Iconic Atlanta Restaurant Mary Mac's Tea Room Closed Indefinitely After Roof Collapse

The historic dining establishment suffers significant damage following torrential rains, with the cause of the collapse under investigation.

Mary Mac's Tea Room, an Atlanta institution known for its Southern cuisine and hospitality, has closed indefinitely after a portion of its roof collapsed overnight.
The collapse occurred after the city experienced over 3 inches of rain, although it's not yet confirmed if weather was the direct cause.
The restaurant, established in 1945, is renowned for hosting notable figures like the Dalai Lama, President Jimmy Carter, and Congressman John Lewis.
Repairs for the damaged restaurant, which has expanded to over 13,000 square feet with six dining rooms, are expected to be costly and time-consuming.
In related incidents, flash flood warnings were issued for several counties, and four people were trapped in a home due to a fallen tree, though no injuries were reported.