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"The original Krispy Kreme on Ponce opened in 1965 and was known for its 24-hour drive-thru window and for being the only kosher-certified Krispy Kreme within the City of Atlanta; partially owned by Shaquille O’Neal, the landmark suffered catastrophic damage from two fires (February and July), with the February blaze eventually ruled arson, and was demolished in November with no injuries reported. Plans call for rebuilding the Ponce shop using some original and refurbished design elements, including the prominent Ponce sign, with a hoped-for reopening sometime in 2022, though it remains unclear whether the 24-hour hot glazed doughnut drive-thru will return." - Beth McKibben