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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE
Newton selected all the artwork for Fellaship, including the motto- reflecting neon sign next to an iconic Muhammad Ali portrait.
need to do your research and figure out what you like,” he says.“All of my investments have the same thing in common: I have to be attached to it—physically, emotionally, and spiri- tually. I don’t just put money in.”
After putting a “significant investment” into their Atlanta lounge, the Newton brothers are now looking at what’s next. Newton won’t say where—he evades the question like he has sidestepped so many linebackers over the years—but his intentions are clear. “Since we opened, we’ve been getting great reviews, and we’ve put ourselves in a great position to open additional locations,” he says.“But right now, we’re still learning the blueprint for Fellaship, the ins and outs of what people want.”
Meanwhile, what Newton wants is for a fellow North Carolina sports legend to stop by for a smoke.
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