A view of the NORTH DEKALB Rich's, which was sporting a Macy's name by the time this photo was taken. The store had been expanded in the mid-1980s. This addition is the single-story portion seen at the front of the building
Photo from Wikipedia / "Ettittle1978"

Burlington (Coat Factory) assumed a vacant Mervyn's / Uptons space in November 2002.  

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The 1980s redo was modestly successful, but the complex was in a downward spiral by the dawn of the 21st century. A demalling was proposed in 2004. The Food Court and Main Entrance would be replaced by a new Costco.

Drawing from https://www.hendonproperties.com / Hendon Properties

In an "Ultimate Plan," more of NORTH DEKALB MALL would have been razed, with a wide boulevard being cut through the structure.

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