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On a day such as this Saturday (Oct. 24), when Georgia Tech plays Florida State at nearby Bobby Dodd Stadium, thousands and thousands of people will dig in at the Varsity, a place that's the crossroads of old South and new. (Make no mistake: It's not just football that drives an appetite for the Varsity. It's plenty busy at other times, too.)

Just what makes the Varsity so magical? Join writer Wendell Brock for a look at the eatery's history, his own memories of the place -- and some hints on what to order.

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Plenty of free activities for kids are part of the Peachtree Corners Festival on Saturday and Sunday, including bubble fun, sand art and face painting. (Courtesy of Peachtree Corners Festival)

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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