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  "description": "Here's a quick overview of the restaurants we spoke with last week.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-02T03:55:20.000Z",
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    "2960 Ball Ground/Canton Hwy, Ball Ground, GA 30107",
    "Read the full article here.",
    "2110 Powers Ferry Rd Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30339",
    "1000 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309",
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  "textContent": "Thank you for tuning into this week's roundup of upcoming businesses in Georgia. Business Debut interview each business to confirm the details below.\n\nCounties are listed alphabetically.\n\n> Cherokee County\n\n## Cheez'd and Confuzed & Empire Steak South\n\n**BALL GROUND, GA** **—** After years of mobile service, Cheez'd and Confuzed is opening in a stationary location and adding a new brand to their mobile food lineup: Empire Steak South. Owner Daniel Ray shared that the businesses will be stationed at: 2960 Ball Ground/Canton Hwy, Ball Ground, GA 30107.\n\nRead the full article here.\n\n> Cobb County\n\n## Big Fat Vegan\n\n**ATLANTA, GA —** Big Fat Vegan, a vegan concept from mother-daughter team Tanetta Ellzey and Iyonna Poags, is set to open April 4 at 2110 Powers Ferry Rd Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30339. The upcoming opening marks the brand’s first permanent location after operating as a food truck and pop-up for the past two to three years, Ellzey told Business Debut.\n\nRead the full article here.\n\n> Fulton County\n\n## Pataaka\n\n**ATLANTA, GA —** Pataaka, a new modern Indian restaurant from Anish Nair, is targeting a late May to early June opening at 1000 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Pataaka is designed as an upscale dining destination with a refined atmosphere. The space will feature warm lighting, contemporary design elements, and a layout that supports both everyday dining and special occasions.\n\nRead the full article here.\n\n* * *\n\n## SKOL Brewing Company\n\n**ATLANTA, GA** — SKOL Brewing Company, the Nordic-themed brewpub located at 155 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, is expanding its footprint in Downtown Atlanta with a large-scale addition set to open in May. The concept, led by Gray Lane and Drew Tull, has operated since 2025.\n\nRead the full article here.\n\n> Henry County\n\n## The Energy Station\n\n**HAMPTON, GA** — The Energy Station is preparing to open at 11336 Tara Blvd, Hampton, GA 30228, with owner Samuel Bustamante telling Business Debut the team is aiming for a soft opening in the coming weeks and a grand opening toward the end of May or early June. The Hampton shop will be the third location for the business group.\n\nRead the full article here.",
  "title": "Georgia Restaurant News Roundup [April 1, 2026]",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-02T03:55:19.596Z"
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