Name: Her restaurant was a haven during the Civil Rights Movement. She's turning 107 years old.
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Description: In her tiny dinette in Southwest Atlanta, Leila Williams prepared meals for more than 40 years. Her longtime patrons included leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Atlanta woman turning 107 years old. Her restaurant was a haven during the Civil Rights Movement.

In her tiny dinette in Southwest Atlanta, Leila Williams prepared meals for more than 40 years. Her longtime patrons included leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.

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