Columbia Sportswear Outlet Joins North Georgia Outlets!

North Georgia Premium Outlets, a Simon center offering savings of 25% to 65% off every day, announced today Columbia Sportswear Outlet will open at the center this March – just in time for shoppers to stock up on outdoor adventure gear for spring! Columbia Sportswear Outlet will join the outlet center’s ever-growing retail roster of over 140 retailers, including recently opened Pandora and Deliciously Popped. To kick off the official grand opening, Columbia Sportswear Outlet will host an opening weekend celebration from March 24-26.  Shoppers will enjoy grand-opening specials on outdoor apparel and gear, a gift with purchase, and more fun throughout the weekend! The new outlet retailer will open in an 8,115-square foot space next to Kay Jewelers Outlet and offer an extensive selection of men, women, and children jackets, pants, boots, shoes, and gear for outdoor adventures of all interests. Shoppers can now enjoy a variety of freshly popped popcorn at Deliciously Popped, a gourmet popcorn shop.  Deliciously Popped is now open near Nike Factory Store and Under Armour in a 641-square foot space. “We welcomed impressive brands in 2016 such as Pandora and WestPoint Home Bed & Bath Outlet,” said Shelley Korenbrot, Director of Marketing and Business Development at North Georgia Premium Outlets.  “We are committed to continuing the momentum into 2017 by offering shoppers the best in top-name brands and savings of 25% to 65% off every day!” For a full retailer roster and more, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/NorthGeorgia.

Atlanta-area Simon Centers Offer Extended Hours and Special Deals for 2016 Tax Free Weekend!

With the back-to-school season right around the corner, Calhoun Premium Outlets, Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets, Phipps Plaza, Sugarloaf Mills, and Town Center at Cobb are helping local shoppers stock up on all the necessities during Georgia’s 2016 Tax Free Holiday.

On Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, Atlanta-area shoppers can enjoy a state sales-tax exemption on school supplies, clothing, electronics, and other back-to-school items.

The fun doesn’t stop there!  Select centers will also host back-to-school celebrations and offer shoppers additional opportunities to save big during the Tax Free Weekend.

WHERE:

Calhoun Premium Outlets

455 Belwood Rd. / Calhoun / 706.602.1305 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Extended Mall Hours:
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Lenox Square

3393 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.233.6767 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Regular Mall Hours:
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Mall of Georgia

3333 Buford Drive / Buford / 678.482.8788 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Extended Mall Hours:
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon – 7 p.m.

• Special Event: Back-to-School Fashion Event
  • Saturday, July 30 from 1-3 p.m. in the Von Maur Court near Sephora
  • Before it’s time to hit the books, join Mall of Georgia for its Back-to-School Fashion Event to preview the latest in back-to-school trends. Enjoy a fashion show, DJ, photo booth, giveaways and more!

North Georgia Premium Outlets

800 Hwy 400 S / Dawsonville / 706.216.3609 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Extended Mall Hours:
  • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Special Activities:
  • Capture the last days of summer with a complimentary Back-to-School photo booth
    • Friday, July 29 and Sunday, July 31 from 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, July 30 from noon-5 p.m. in the Gazebo
  • Shoppers can get back into the school “groove” with tunes from DJ Crazy Mike
    • Saturday, July 30 from noon-2 p.m. in the Gazebo
• Special Promotion:
  • Shoppers will receive a special gift with purchase and a Simon drawstring backpack on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 when they spend a minimum of $150 at one store, while supplies last. Visit Guest Services located in the Food Pavilion for more information.

Phipps Plaza

3500 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.262.0992 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Regular Mall Hours:
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon – 5:30 p.m.

Sugarloaf Mills

5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy / Lawrenceville / 678.847.5000 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Regular Mall Hours:
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.
• Special Event: Back-to-School Bash
  • Saturday, July 30 from 1-4 p.m. in the Food Court
  • As part of Tax Free Weekend, Sugarloaf Mills is hosting a special Back-to-School Bash! Shoppers can enjoy six fall fashion segments, hosted by Atlanta-area lifestyle bloggers. Attendees can also enjoy a DJ, braid bar, candy station, lip lounge and more! The event is FREE and open to the public.

Town Center at Cobb

400 Barrett Pkwy. / Kennesaw / 770.424.9486 / Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

• Extended Mall Hours:
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon – 7 p.m.

• Special Event: Back-to-School Bash
  • Saturday, July 30 from 1-3 p.m. in Center Court
  • Families are invited to get back into the school groove with Town Center at Cobb with a Back-to-School Bash! Shoppers can enjoy a DJ, giveaways and other fun activities for family members of all ages. The event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.simon.com.

North Georgia Premium Outlets to Host Christmas in July Beach Ball Drop on July 23!

Dawsonville-area’s largest shopping destination welcomes guests to enjoy tunes from DJ Crazy Mike, a beach ball drop and more fun for the whole family! Get a head start on holiday shopping with North Georgia Premium Outlets as it celebrates the spirited season early with a Christmas in July Beach Ball Drop on Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Area families and friends can catch tunes from 1-4 p.m. from DJ Crazy Mike in Sundial Court, located near American Eagle Outfitters, while enjoying every day savings of 25% to 65% off throughout the center.  Promptly at 4 p.m., DJ Crazy Mike will invite shoppers to join in as he counts down to the drop of 1,500 beach balls.  Located adjacent to Children’s Court, the Destination Dawsonville Kids Zone will also have complimentary face painting, a balloon artist, and more! VIP Shoppers Club members will have exclusive access to holiday treats, while supplies last, in the VIP Shoppers Club lounge located in the Gazebo adjacent to Brooks Brothers. To join the VIP Shoppers Club, visit premiumoutlets.com/vip. WHO/WHAT:  North Georgia Premium Outlets Christmas in July Beach Ball Drop WHEN:  Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.* *DJ Crazy Mike will play from 1-4 p.m.; beach ball drop at 4 p.m. WHERE:  North Georgia Premium Outlets, 800 U.S. Highway 400 S., Dawsonville, GA 30534 HOW:  This event is FREE and open to the public! For more information, visit premiumoutlets.com/northgeorgia or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.