Abandoned: Greenbriar 12 (Former Magic Johnson Theatre) - Atlanta, GA

[@snowman43771]

I worked a dead building when it was purchased by By a friend of mine and we called it revolutionary Cinemas, we were open for about a year and a 1/2 until 2012 When? My body died. And his parents just sold the company and it State abandon after that man. We put a lot of work into that building. When we got it, it was a disaster. It took 3 months just to clean it out. Fix everything and get it back up and running. But we had a lot of fun doing it. Thanks for covering this place, man that was awesome.

[@MsRocka92]

I wish there was a way to get inside and explore! I drive past this theater almost every week, and used to go here every weekend as a kid!! Soooo much nostalgia, omg lol. Cool video though :D

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

It would be nice to check it out on the inside! I can only imagine what it would be like. Thank you for watching!

[@RayNova404]

For me too do you remember the cub foods grocery store next to greenbrair

[@jaquineali-el1797]

if your 30 plus then you know this use to be the spot growing up!!

[@poquitodefe]

I was blessed to go there once on a trip with my former school. Man the memories

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

That sounds awesome! I would have loved to see such a massive theater operating back in the day. Even if it was just in the Greenbriar 12 days after Magic Johnson. I've had several comments saying that it has since been demolished. I was really hoping to get back out there and film it one last time. I love that it was so well-preserved from the Magic Johnson days. This was, and still is, one of the coolest places I've had the privilege of visiting.

[@markstrouse3101]

Great video like always ZeeMann. Keep up the great work.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@slackingpacking]

Great find! It’s a rare sight. I’m surprised it’s not bad of shape.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Thanks for your support! Yeah, I was glad to see one in person. I would love to get inside and see how time has treated it since its closure.

[@3wpclips2]

What a GREAT FIND! Awesome explore man!

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Thank you, man! I appreciate the support! I enjoyed checking this place out!

[@leroyritchie1147]

I used to work for Magic Johnson Theaters when it first opened in 97.

[@ERA_Productions]

Great vid zach

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Thank you, ANDREW! I appreciate the support man! Edit - I'm not sure why I said David. Smh, long day of editing😂

[@timothybarr8241]

"oh, that was a bird" lmaoo

[@LoveLife8844]

So many childhood memories here

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

I'm glad my video was able to bring that back for you!

[@tommysmith86]

I worked there from 07-09… if there is a way to get in I’d definitely be down… I could show the way around the entire building

[@allin-ro5pv]

Has it been gutted/boarded up now? Or is it still the same

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Oh man, the memories you probably have! I'd love to get inside and check out the inside!

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

I'm not sure whether there are boards up or not. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it remains the same as it was when I filmed it.

[@DalmationProductions]

Hey Zee Mann sorry about not watching this video right away I was livestreaming when you uploaded this

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

It's all good man no worries! It published later than I intended. Thank you for the support regardless!

[@DalmationProductions]

@@ZeeMann_Retail :)

[@jeremeyhill1818]

I seen big daddy the first day it came out here

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Oh wow that's awesome! I'm glad you got to experience it when it was open.

[@sanitarushin3847]

Magic Johnson movie theater been closed for years. Why it's posted on the website.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

I believe it closed 2011, and initial plans that were in place to redevelop it all fell short.

[@Genuinelybeautiful1985]

@@ZeeMann_Retail long before then

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

Hey Zeeman there was never no Sears at Greenbriar Mall man, but never knew much about the movie theater other than it was owned by NBA legend Magic Johnson himself, he pulled out of this mall due to economic downturn from the previous economic crash, but anyways I’m not surprised why this place is still abandoned either, I predict Greenbriar Mall will be out of business by this time next year if not sooner once Macy’s leaves. 🤔

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Hey man! Yes, I was surprised to find that there wasn't ever a Sears operating at this mall, but regardless it did well in its early days, but with it losing its anchors, I don't see it lasting too much longer either.

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

@@ZeeMann_Retail Hey man yeah I figured you was surprised about that man, I totally agree Greenbriar is going to be out of business soon. 🤔

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

They're hanging in there.

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

@@ZeeMann_Retail Yeah for now bro they are hanging in there, but just wait until Macy’s leaves that will change sadly, North Dekalb is basically history, and Gallery at South Dekalb is on it’s way out as well! 🤔

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

@@codybrandoncargle3129 Two places I hope to get to in the future.

[@jamiepruitt4125]

They are currently building expensive apartments where this once stood!

[@gabe9548]

So this is demolished ? For sure ? Like %100?

[@Mrcruisefever1]

I know you also learn from WallieB26 , GRM Adventures , Mall Allochic ( Retail channel ) , That Nate Guy on KZbin

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Yes indeed! They're some of the greats! It's because of them that I wanted to get into explorations. I've come a long way! Thank you for the support!

[@vlad-130z70]

This location has since been demolished.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Thank you for letting me know. It's kind of saddening hearing this news. I wasn't sure whether or not it had been demolished and have been trying to confirm it for months. I had been hoping to be able to visit it one more time. Thank you for your support!

[@papechasinmondo]

I heard that somebody shot up the place my school was on lockdown cause of a shooter at the mall

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Really!? Wow, that's crazy but also sad. I think it's only killing the area in the long run.

[@papechasinmondo]

@@ZeeMann_Retail facts

[@nicolewalker417]

Cub Foods was bk there too wayyyy bk in the day

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Yes! I did a video on that building as well. It is linked here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apiyeYRjbc97eKs

[@Genuinelybeautiful1985]

That’s because blk business owners tend to never invest and run their business at a level of high profit. They end of closing down

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

I'm going to try and keep things away from my personal opinions on this kind of matter. Though, I think that statement is stereotypical and doesn't accurately represent the true situations. I've seen some behind the scenes looks at what it takes to run a business, and I have a lot more to learn. I can say that it isn't anything easy to do. So making a statement like that isn't necessarily accurate, and I don't condone making those kinds of statements unless you have some kind of physical evidence to prove otherwise.