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Wake Up to The Best Atlanta Restaurants For Breakfast

Did someone say Jerk chicken and sweet potato waffles? Yes, we did.

by Eater Staff and Lia Picard Updated Nov 14, 2024, 8:59am EST

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Jerk chicken and waffles at The Breakfast Boys.

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by Eater Staff and Lia Picard Updated Nov 14, 2024, 8:59am EST

Atlanta doesn’t get enough credit for the awesome breakfast city that it is. It’s the birthplace of Waffle House, of course, but we have a host of other morning delights ranging from Southern classics to dumplings. If you’re looking to beat the brunch crowd, give one of these breakfast spots a try.

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Hen Mother Cookhouse

Owner Soraya Khoury built a cult following with her refreshing candidness on Instagram, but it’s the over-the-top decadent breakfast items at the Michelin-recommended spot that keep people coming back. Expect thick pancakes bigger than an adult’s face, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, and hearty scrambles. A second location has now opened in downtown Alpharetta.

11705 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005

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The Breakfast Boys

Expect an upgrade on classic breakfast and brunch dishes here, including jerk chicken on sweet potato waffles, grits with fried catfish and shrimp, coffee-rubbed steak and eggs, and green eggs and lamb empanadas topped with chimichurri. Pair the meal with coffee, juice, or boozy breakfast cocktails. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

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Gocha's Breakfast Bar

This buzzy breakfast bar on Cascade Road continues to draw people in daily for French toast, salmon, egg, and cheese croissants, breakfast burritos, and chicken and waffles paired with bottomless mimosas and classic breakfast cocktails. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3695 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331

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Little Tart Bakeshop

With locations in Grant Park and Summerhill (as well as a Krog Street Market outpost), Little Tart is an ideal breakfast destination for those who prefer sweet and savory pastries or breakfast sandwiches on house-baked bread. On the weekends, waffles and French toast are available.

68 Georgia Ave SE (at Reed St SE), Atlanta, GA 30312

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Ria's Bluebird

Ria Pell’s tragic passing in 2013 hasn’t slowed her restaurant Ria’s Bluebird down. The Grant Park restaurant still makes the best caramelized banana pancakes in town and typically includes a wait on the weekends, now eased by more seating on the new parking lot covered patio. Ria’s Babybird also makes appearances on occasion at Boggs Social in the West End on the weekends.

421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Home Grown

There couldn’t be a “best of” breakfast list in Atlanta without Home Grown. Why? Three words: comfy chicken biscuit. Home Grown's fried chicken biscuit is smothered in a sausage-heavy sawmill gravy and is one of the many reasons to visit this Reynoldstown neighborhood staple. Home Grown now includes outdoor seating at picnic tables with umbrellas in the parking lot.

968 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

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Petit Chou

A popular destination on the Atlanta breakfast scene, Petit Chou serves up French bistro-style dishes with a Southern spin in Cabbagetown. Everything from the classic croque madame to Boursin and avocado toast to the all-American breakfast are on the menu here. They also serve dinner Wednesday through Saturday.

662 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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My Coffee Shop at East Lake

This East Lake spot serves more than just great coffee in the morning, breakfast here is top-notch, too. Try the salmon croquettes, a cheesy grit bowl, Southern-battered pork chop platter served with eggs, grits, and toast, and the chicken biscuit. For something truly decadent, order the banana nut French toast — banana nut bread dipped in French toast battered and then grilled.

2462 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Omni Coffee & Eggs

This all-day breakfast spot and coffee shop is a new addition to the Castleberry Hill dining scene. And it’s the place to grab creative latte flavors like sweet potato, dulce apple, and blueberry lavender, as well as cortados, strong cold brews, and even frozen coffee for those hot days in the A. The tight menu of food here lends itself well to folks on the go or who just want to hang out and get some work done or chat with a friend in the morning. Expect BECs and breakfast burritos and bowls early in the day, with salads and sandwiches as the day progresses. All unsold food is donated to local shelters and soup kitchens.

261 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Bomb Biscuit Atlanta

Baker Erika Council relocated her Irwin Street Market stall to larger quarters, taking over the former Field Day space on Highland and transforming the biscuit business into a restaurant with seating. Folks can still expect Council’s fluffy buttermilk biscuit sandwiches on the menu, including her signature Glori-Fried chicken biscuit and breakfast standards like the BEC topped with American cheese. There are also B’Onuts made from biscuit dough and delectable cinnamon rolls.

668 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Sun in My Belly

What started as a catering operation, Sun in My Belly in Kirkwood has become one of Atlanta’s favorite breakfast spots. The pimento cheese omelet filled with honey-glazed bacon and served with hashed potatoes is a top order, as are the quiche of the day and scrambled egg brioche panini stuffed with cheddar cheese and honey-glazed bacon.

2161 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Java Jive

With its retro-chic diner decor and affordable breakfast fare, this cash-only joint has been waking people up on Ponce for over 25 years now. Java Jive offers hearty diner breakfast dishes like the Sante Fe Scramble with spicy chorizo sausage, red peppers, onions, potatoes, cheddar, and salsa. It comes with a choice of biscuit or toast. Get the biscuit.

790 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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Rising Son

Rising Son in Avondale Estates is a Southern comfort breakfast (and lunch and dinner) spot that brings seasonality to the morning meal. Try the breakfast dumplings filled with pork, ginger, and cilantro topped with a soy maple glaze, flatbread topped with sunny-side eggs, vegetable spread and hummus, pepperoncini, olive, feta cheese, arugula, and herbs, or the fried trout and cheese grits.

124 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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West Egg Cafe

West Egg Cafe has been serving breakfast and brunch in Westside for more than a decade, and it's still considered one of Atlanta's staples for a morning meal. It's tough to beat sour cream pancakes with syrup and spiced honey butter or the simple comfort of the blue plate (two eggs, biscuit, choice of breakfast meat, and roasted garlic grits or skillet potatoes). Be warned, the lines and wait times can get long here.

1100 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Silver Skillet

The Silver Skillet is an old-school diner serving a classic Southern breakfast with exactly zero frills. It's been in business since 1956 and draws everyone from nearby office workers and college students to locals and tourists.

200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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The Daily

Following the success of its Berkley Park location, the Charleston-based coffee shop and brunch cafe opened an Inman Park and Buckhead outpost. In addition to whipped feta toasts with a honey drizzle and fresh chive sprinkle, you’ll find breakfast burritos made with Poco Loco’s tortillas. A full coffee bar with classics and creative combos like black sesame and molasses spice lattes, as well as fresh pressed juices, are also on deck.

763 Trabert Ave NW Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318

The General Muir

Sister to the perennially popular West Egg, The General Muir stands out with its Jewish deli-meets-the-South twist. Cozy up in a booth at the Emory Point restaurant and indulge in signature items like open-faced bagel sandwiches, pastrami scramble, or latkes with smoked salmon.

1540 Avenue Pl (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA 30329

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R. Thomas' Deluxe Grill

There isn't anything quite like R. Thomas' in Atlanta, and there wasn’t anyone quite like the colorful character Richard Thomas who built the popular 24-hour breakfast spot on Peachtree Street. After more than 35 years, Thomas’s legacy is still a restaurant menu filled with healthier breakfast fare. R. Thomas’ was also one of the first establishments in the city to offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.

1812 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Daily Chew

Julia Kessler’s sunshiny hole in the wall invites guests to linger over her artfully prepared breakfast fare with an Israeli bent. Lighter fare shines here, like the yogurt with house-made granola and seasonal fruit compote or the avocado tartine with poached eggs, caramelized onions, and harissa. Items like the carrot and potato latkes with labneh, scrambled eggs, and smoked salmon are also can’t-miss.

2127 Liddell Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Buttermilk Kitchen

With a name like Buttermilk Kitchen, the pancakes and from-scratch biscuits better be good. They are, and so is everything else here. That includes the fried chicken biscuit with a side of cheese grits — but don’t sleep on the market scramble made with seasonal veggies. Locally brewed Rev Coffee provides the morning fuel needed to counterbalance those tasty carbs.

4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

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Las Delicias De La Abuela

Las Delicias De La Abuela offers an extensive menu of comforting Colombian fare throughout the day, including breakfast dishes such as corn cake arepas with queso and eggs and traditional calentado with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. Try the changua here, a hearty Colombian egg and milk breakfast soup served with bread for dunking.

5600 Buford Hwy NE Suite #E, Doraville, GA 30340

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Fellows Cafe

Located in downtown historic Roswell inside the “Yellow House” on Green Street, breakfast and brunch at Fellows Cafe includes lemon ricotta hotcakes, various types of toasts, and dishes like sweet potato eggs benedict. Grab a seat on the small front porch or underneath the old oak tree along Green Street, which is dog-friendly. Be prepared to wait quite a while (even on a weekday) at the popular Roswell spot, but know that it’s worth it.

1088 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075

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Hen Mother Cookhouse

11705 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005

Owner Soraya Khoury built a cult following with her refreshing candidness on Instagram, but it’s the over-the-top decadent breakfast items at the Michelin-recommended spot that keep people coming back. Expect thick pancakes bigger than an adult’s face, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, and hearty scrambles. A second location has now opened in downtown Alpharetta.

11705 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005

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The Breakfast Boys

3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Expect an upgrade on classic breakfast and brunch dishes here, including jerk chicken on sweet potato waffles, grits with fried catfish and shrimp, coffee-rubbed steak and eggs, and green eggs and lamb empanadas topped with chimichurri. Pair the meal with coffee, juice, or boozy breakfast cocktails. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

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Gocha's Breakfast Bar

3695 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331

This buzzy breakfast bar on Cascade Road continues to draw people in daily for French toast, salmon, egg, and cheese croissants, breakfast burritos, and chicken and waffles paired with bottomless mimosas and classic breakfast cocktails. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3695 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331

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Little Tart Bakeshop

68 Georgia Ave SE (at Reed St SE), Atlanta, GA 30312

With locations in Grant Park and Summerhill (as well as a Krog Street Market outpost), Little Tart is an ideal breakfast destination for those who prefer sweet and savory pastries or breakfast sandwiches on house-baked bread. On the weekends, waffles and French toast are available.

68 Georgia Ave SE (at Reed St SE), Atlanta, GA 30312

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Ria's Bluebird

421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Ria Pell’s tragic passing in 2013 hasn’t slowed her restaurant Ria’s Bluebird down. The Grant Park restaurant still makes the best caramelized banana pancakes in town and typically includes a wait on the weekends, now eased by more seating on the new parking lot covered patio. Ria’s Babybird also makes appearances on occasion at Boggs Social in the West End on the weekends.

421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Home Grown

968 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

There couldn’t be a “best of” breakfast list in Atlanta without Home Grown. Why? Three words: comfy chicken biscuit. Home Grown's fried chicken biscuit is smothered in a sausage-heavy sawmill gravy and is one of the many reasons to visit this Reynoldstown neighborhood staple. Home Grown now includes outdoor seating at picnic tables with umbrellas in the parking lot.

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968 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

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Petit Chou

662 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

A popular destination on the Atlanta breakfast scene, Petit Chou serves up French bistro-style dishes with a Southern spin in Cabbagetown. Everything from the classic croque madame to Boursin and avocado toast to the all-American breakfast are on the menu here. They also serve dinner Wednesday through Saturday.

662 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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My Coffee Shop at East Lake

2462 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

This East Lake spot serves more than just great coffee in the morning, breakfast here is top-notch, too. Try the salmon croquettes, a cheesy grit bowl, Southern-battered pork chop platter served with eggs, grits, and toast, and the chicken biscuit. For something truly decadent, order the banana nut French toast — banana nut bread dipped in French toast battered and then grilled.

2462 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Omni Coffee & Eggs

261 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

This all-day breakfast spot and coffee shop is a new addition to the Castleberry Hill dining scene. And it’s the place to grab creative latte flavors like sweet potato, dulce apple, and blueberry lavender, as well as cortados, strong cold brews, and even frozen coffee for those hot days in the A. The tight menu of food here lends itself well to folks on the go or who just want to hang out and get some work done or chat with a friend in the morning. Expect BECs and breakfast burritos and bowls early in the day, with salads and sandwiches as the day progresses. All unsold food is donated to local shelters and soup kitchens.

261 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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Bomb Biscuit Atlanta

668 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Baker Erika Council relocated her Irwin Street Market stall to larger quarters, taking over the former Field Day space on Highland and transforming the biscuit business into a restaurant with seating. Folks can still expect Council’s fluffy buttermilk biscuit sandwiches on the menu, including her signature Glori-Fried chicken biscuit and breakfast standards like the BEC topped with American cheese. There are also B’Onuts made from biscuit dough and delectable cinnamon rolls.

668 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Sun in My Belly

2161 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

What started as a catering operation, Sun in My Belly in Kirkwood has become one of Atlanta’s favorite breakfast spots. The pimento cheese omelet filled with honey-glazed bacon and served with hashed potatoes is a top order, as are the quiche of the day and scrambled egg brioche panini stuffed with cheddar cheese and honey-glazed bacon.

2161 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Java Jive

790 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

With its retro-chic diner decor and affordable breakfast fare, this cash-only joint has been waking people up on Ponce for over 25 years now. Java Jive offers hearty diner breakfast dishes like the Sante Fe Scramble with spicy chorizo sausage, red peppers, onions, potatoes, cheddar, and salsa. It comes with a choice of biscuit or toast. Get the biscuit.

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790 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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Rising Son

124 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Rising Son in Avondale Estates is a Southern comfort breakfast (and lunch and dinner) spot that brings seasonality to the morning meal. Try the breakfast dumplings filled with pork, ginger, and cilantro topped with a soy maple glaze, flatbread topped with sunny-side eggs, vegetable spread and hummus, pepperoncini, olive, feta cheese, arugula, and herbs, or the fried trout and cheese grits.

124 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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West Egg Cafe

1100 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

West Egg Cafe has been serving breakfast and brunch in Westside for more than a decade, and it's still considered one of Atlanta's staples for a morning meal. It's tough to beat sour cream pancakes with syrup and spiced honey butter or the simple comfort of the blue plate (two eggs, biscuit, choice of breakfast meat, and roasted garlic grits or skillet potatoes). Be warned, the lines and wait times can get long here.

1100 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Silver Skillet

200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

The Silver Skillet is an old-school diner serving a classic Southern breakfast with exactly zero frills. It's been in business since 1956 and draws everyone from nearby office workers and college students to locals and tourists.

200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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The Daily

763 Trabert Ave NW Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318

Following the success of its Berkley Park location, the Charleston-based coffee shop and brunch cafe opened an Inman Park and Buckhead outpost. In addition to whipped feta toasts with a honey drizzle and fresh chive sprinkle, you’ll find breakfast burritos made with Poco Loco’s tortillas. A full coffee bar with classics and creative combos like black sesame and molasses spice lattes, as well as fresh pressed juices, are also on deck.

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763 Trabert Ave NW Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318

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The General Muir

1540 Avenue Pl (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA 30329

Sister to the perennially popular West Egg, The General Muir stands out with its Jewish deli-meets-the-South twist. Cozy up in a booth at the Emory Point restaurant and indulge in signature items like open-faced bagel sandwiches, pastrami scramble, or latkes with smoked salmon.

1540 Avenue Pl (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA 30329

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R. Thomas' Deluxe Grill

1812 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

There isn't anything quite like R. Thomas' in Atlanta, and there wasn’t anyone quite like the colorful character Richard Thomas who built the popular 24-hour breakfast spot on Peachtree Street. After more than 35 years, Thomas’s legacy is still a restaurant menu filled with healthier breakfast fare. R. Thomas’ was also one of the first establishments in the city to offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.

1812 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Daily Chew

2127 Liddell Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Julia Kessler’s sunshiny hole in the wall invites guests to linger over her artfully prepared breakfast fare with an Israeli bent. Lighter fare shines here, like the yogurt with house-made granola and seasonal fruit compote or the avocado tartine with poached eggs, caramelized onions, and harissa. Items like the carrot and potato latkes with labneh, scrambled eggs, and smoked salmon are also can’t-miss.

2127 Liddell Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Buttermilk Kitchen

4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

With a name like Buttermilk Kitchen, the pancakes and from-scratch biscuits better be good. They are, and so is everything else here. That includes the fried chicken biscuit with a side of cheese grits — but don’t sleep on the market scramble made with seasonal veggies. Locally brewed Rev Coffee provides the morning fuel needed to counterbalance those tasty carbs.

4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

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Las Delicias De La Abuela

5600 Buford Hwy NE Suite #E, Doraville, GA 30340

Las Delicias De La Abuela offers an extensive menu of comforting Colombian fare throughout the day, including breakfast dishes such as corn cake arepas with queso and eggs and traditional calentado with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. Try the changua here, a hearty Colombian egg and milk breakfast soup served with bread for dunking.

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5600 Buford Hwy NE Suite #E, Doraville, GA 30340

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Fellows Cafe

1088 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075

Located in downtown historic Roswell inside the “Yellow House” on Green Street, breakfast and brunch at Fellows Cafe includes lemon ricotta hotcakes, various types of toasts, and dishes like sweet potato eggs benedict. Grab a seat on the small front porch or underneath the old oak tree along Green Street, which is dog-friendly. Be prepared to wait quite a while (even on a weekday) at the popular Roswell spot, but know that it’s worth it.

1088 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075

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