A Partial Ceiling Collapse Closes Cat Cora’s Kitchen at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport | Eater Atlanta

"A portion of the ceiling above the host stand near Gate 25 on Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport collapsed around 8 a.m., injuring at least one person. Airport officials say a roughly 20-foot panel that could weigh 700–800 pounds — described as part of a “floating ceiling” — appears to have been mis-attached to the rigid roof deck during the restaurant’s construction about four years ago; an 11 a.m. briefing and a review of permitted drawings are underway to determine whether the build-out matched the approved plans and to assess facility damage and injuries. The operator, Paradies Lagardère, praised the swift response by airport and staff, said it is working with the airport on a full evaluation, and noted the location remains closed until further notice; the chef-owner confirmed she was notified by the operator. Officials will also review permitted drawings for other concession locations, and it is unclear whether recent heavy rains — nearly five inches since the start of the month, with more possible — contributed to the collapse. This is the chef’s fourth airport-based location, noted for serving “high-end comfort food made with healthy ingredients and low-calorie preparations.”" - Beth McKibben