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Barnes & Noble store closes today after 30 years in metro Atlanta
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The store had confirmed its final day would be August 19. A Barnes & Noble store is closing after 30 years due to its lease expiring.
A Barnes & Noble store is closing after 30 years due to its lease expiring. The store had confirmed its final day would be August 19. It has been offering a 5-for-$25 book sale on its last day.
The store's closure was announced in June, and since then, hundreds of customers have visited, with lines wrapping around the building.
Further details about the closure and the company's plans are available, including its search for a new store location in the area and a recent opening in the Edgewood neighborhood.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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