<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>City of Ink, a popular tattoo shop in Atlanta, faces closure due to a code violation threatening its future and cultural significance.</li><li>The shop first opened in 2006, eventually evolving into a cultural staple known for art galleries and creative events, symbolizing Atlanta's Westside.</li><li>A recent ordinance forbids tattoo shops from operating close to each other, leading to a stop-work order at City of Ink. Owners argue they should be exempt as they predate the law.</li><li>Supporters fear the closure may erase Atlanta's cultural fabric and impact the community, as the shop also represents a Black-owned business in a city with a high percentage of Black entrepreneurship.</li></ul>

Miya Bailey Fights To Reopen ‘City Of Ink’ After Being Shut Down For Code Violation

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