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The husband and wife team of Jan Bolgla & Bob Roarty purchased Atlanta Vintage Books in 2007.  Prior to this, Jan owned a graphic design business and Bob worked in commercial print management. As Jan explains, "We were both pretty burned out and ready for a change when I came across an advertisement announcing a bookstore was for sale. We'd always loved books and bookstores, and thought, 'We can do this! We've got to go for it!.' Three months later, we were the proud owners of our very own bookstore...and we loved it!"

Sadly, Bob passed away in 2025 after battling a rare neurodegenerative disease. Jan is  currently running the store with the support of her brother Mitchell and his wife Michele. They will  continue to work together to be sure that Atlanta Vintage Books grows and  thrives for many years to come.

"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance. " - Confucius

George has been working at AVB since 2011. He enjoys reading about history, Disney, and obscure factual information. When he's not here he is most likely watching Mystery Science Theater and hanging with his one-eyed cat, Jack and Jack's new brother Pete. 

"No matter where you go, there you are" - Buckaroo Banzai