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Former Burkhart’s GM speaks out on racism controversy

The following is a guest editorial from Don Hunnewell, the former general manager of Burkhart's, the popular Midtown Atlanta gay bar under fire since owner Palmer Marsh's racist Facebook posts surfaced on Jan. ...

Ashleigh Atwell

Ashleigh Atwell: Burkhart’s drama was inevitable

Atlanta’s LGBTQ community is currently in shambles thanks to the hoopla surrounding Burkhart's, one of the few bars left in GayTL. For those that may not know, the owners, or former owners depending on who y...

Patrick Saunders, Editor of Georgia Voice

Patrick Saunders: The greatest fear about the Burkhart’s mess

This past Saturday morning in Old Fourth Ward, roughly 150 members of the city's LGBTQ community came together in response to the revelation of Burkhart's owner Palmer Marsh's racist Facebook posts. They crowde...

Burkhart's

Burkhart’s GM claims bar has been sold in wake of racism controversy

Burkhart's GM Don Hunnewell took to Facebook Friday night to report that Palmer Marsh — whose racist Facebook posts ignited controversy over the past week — has sold the bar. Hunnewell's post: GREAT NEWS! ...

Phoenix, Alissah Brooks and Shavonna Brooks

Burkhart’s drag entertainers quit over owner’s racist Facebook posts

The entertainers who perform drag shows at Burkhart's resigned Thursday night, days after the owner's racist Facebook posts came to light. The controversy has spilled over onto national headlines as the owner c...