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This Month in Desi Atlanta: August 2026
Atlanta's Desi community gathered for Onam and new openings like Jai Ho, even as Lawrenceville's tragedy cast a somber shadow.
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Community & OrganizationsAtlanta: Four Indian Americans dead in Lawrenceville domestic shootingBusiness & Real EstateCricket Grounds, Diwali Celebrations, and Somber News: Atlanta's South Asian Community in the SpotlightFood & DiningAtlanta Area: Delhi Indian Eats Fails Inspection, Cricket Stadium Breaks Ground, Lawrenceville Family TragedyCommunity & OrganizationsAtlanta South Asian Community: A Beauty Queen, a Landmark Resolution, and a Newlywed Tragedy
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New in town
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LaGrange Cricket Grounds
Georgia's first purpose-built cricket stadium has officially broken ground in LaGrange, a city approximately 65 miles southwest of Atlanta.
🚪 Recently closedRaja Indian Restaurant
Raja Indian Restaurant ... quietly closed its doors after nearly four decades of serving the Atlanta community.
🆕 Now openJai Ho Indian Galli Kitchen
Jai Ho Indian Galli Kitchen became the first Indian food concept to open inside Krog Street Market.
🔜 Coming soonIkara
A new upscale Indian restaurant called Ikara is set to open at Atlantic Station.
📋 Newly listedDr. Himakshi Bhatt
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Ritika Modi
New dentist now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Roshan Modi
New dentist now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Surbhi Modi
New doctor now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
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Coming up
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