The long-awaited demolition of North DeKalb Mall had the air of a state funeral, as public officials past and present gathered Wednesday to say goodbye to one era of commercial development while celebrating the start of a new one.

From Decaturish:

DeKalb County, GA — The long-awaited demolition of North DeKalb Mall had the air of a state funeral, as public officials past and present gathered Wednesday to say goodbye to one era of commercial development while celebrating the start of a new one. Onlookers gathered under a giant tent erected in the parking lot. Reporters hobnobbed […]