'Murder Kroger' seeks new name after renovation

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Beltline is bringing in more than new businesses, it is revitalizing stores that have seen problems in the past.
 
One of those is the Kroger on Ponce de Leon Avenue – commonly referred to as "Murder Kroger."
 
On Wednesday, the store announced its official comeback as "Beltline Kroger."
 
Kroger invested several million dollars in revamping the store – raising ceilings and adding more healthy food.
 
Outside, the store planted 60 trees and repaved the parking lot.
 
To appeal to potential shoppers along the Beltline trail, the Kroger has a bike station and repair area, as well as murals painted by art students.
 
It's all a big change for a store that opened in 1986 and for years has had a reputation Kroger wants to put behind it.

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