Timeline of Manuel's Tavern

Manuel's Tavern, opened nearly 60 years ago by its namesake and the DeKalb County political heavyweight, has long been favored watering hole not only for legions of faithful nearby residents, but for journalists, state and local politicians — most often Democrats. It's a raucous place to be on any election night.

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