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Georgia State University might buy the iconic Equitable Building in downtown Atlanta, a skyscraper that helped shape the city's skyline since the 1960s—but in the modern era became an emblem of the metro area's commercial real estate woes. The Equitable Building was acquired by an investment group in 2007 for nearly $57 million. It was foreclosed by the lender in June 2009 for $29.5 million.