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Atlanta Hot Dog Stand Raided, Shut Down; 4 Arrested

Posted: 4:36 pm EST December 3, 2008Updated: 6:45 pm EST December 3, 2008

Atlanta police, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, and the health department raided the "Jones Tasty Dogs" restaurant Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities said the hot dog restaurant on Joseph E. Boone Blvd. was "nothing but a nuisance" for 20 years.

Four people, including the owner, were arrested at the restaurant. Police said the four face a number of charges including possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, and illegal alcohol sales. The restaurant was also cited for a number of health code violations, including having no hot water.

Officials shut the Tasty Dog down. Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light cut off services to the building.

Police said conditions inside the building were filthy.

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