Say it Ain't So... Varsity Jr. in Atlanta to Close

The Varsity Jr. in Atlanta is closing it's doors after 45 years in the same location. A big blow for the restaurant and fans of nekkid dogs and frosted oranges.

The family that owns The Varsity has told 11Alive in Atlanta they will close The Varsity Jr. at Lindbergh and Cheshire Bridge in two weeks. The family wanted to build a new Varsity Jr. on the Lindbergh lot. The wanted to demolish the old facility and move it back on the property. Included in the new design, a playground, a green space, bike racks and trees. After months of negotiations with the city of Atlanta, talks broke off.

The family has decided to move it's Varsity Jr. to Dawson County. They will take the same plans that were to be used in Atlanta and instead build across from The North Georgia Outlet Malls.

The Varsity Jr. is expected to close August 23rd.