Thanks for the update. One correction: Kroger was in Atlanta as early as the 1930s. The first store opened in 1932 in the Virginia Highland area. As in some other cities, they expanded by buying the local Piggly Wiggly operator. Given that Atlanta was down the Dixie Hwy from Cinti, it makes sense they would have expanded to there before getting into areas E of the Appalachians.
One suggestion: For those unfamiliar with Charlotte, a little goeography would help., not alot. It's safe to assume that things grew out, generally, from WWII to the mid 60s, but there's clearly been succession and change since then. Would help to give a general idea what areas have grown most and which (N, S, E, W or main road corridors) have become affluent , have declined, etc.
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