Helen's Hot Chicken is coming to Atlanta

Following hot on the heels of the first Atlanta location of the popular Nashville hot chicken spot Hattie B's comes word that another hot chicken eatery from the same city is set to debut in the A this year.

Helen's Hot Chicken is slated to open at 200 Edgewood Ave. in downtown Atlanta this winter.

In addition to its chicken -- which comes in plain, mild, hot and hella hot varieties -- Helen’s also features seafood including shrimp, whiting and catfish as well as sides such as french fries, waffles and potato salad.

There are existing Helen’s locations in Tennessee and Texas.

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