School is almost back in session, and Calhoun Premium Outlets, Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets, Phipps Plaza, Sugarloaf Mills and Town Center at Cobb are gearing up during Georgia’s 2015 Tax Free Holiday. On Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, Atlanta-area shoppers can enjoy a state sales-tax exemption on school supplies, clothing, electronics and other back-to-school items. See the list below for special hours and events.
WHERE: Calhoun Premium Outlets
455 Belwood Rd. / Calhoun / 706.602.1305
· Extended Mall Hours: Friday and Saturday (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Special Promotion: Log onto PremiumOutlets.com/Calhoun for sales and events throughout Tax Free Weekend, and join the VIP Shopper Club for free online access to the VIP Lounge, exclusive online coupons, a voucher for a free VIP Coupon Book and more!
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.233.6767
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Receipts & Rewards: Simon Rewards members can upload their store receipts to earn special prizes and points for their back to school shopping! Shoppers will also have “double bonus point” opportunities at certain Lenox Square retailers. For a list of participating stores, visit Guest Services. For more information about the Simon Rewards program or to sign up, visit simonrewards.com, check out the Simon Rewards kiosks at Lenox Square or download the Simon Rewards app on an Apple or Android device.
· Special Event: Livable Buckhead Clothing & Shoe Drive
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Livable Buckhead will be onsite accepting donations for those in need. Collection tents will be located at the mall on the Peachtree Road side for unwanted clothes and accessories, including belts, purses, scarves, backpacks, textiles, t-shirts, socks, shoes, dress shoes, hats, athletic clothes, gloves, coats, jackets, suits, uniforms, etc.
Mall of Georgia
3333 Buford Drive / Buford / 678.482.8788
· Extended Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
· Receipts & Rewards: Simon Rewards members can upload their store receipts to earn special prizes and points for their back to school shopping! Shoppers will also have “double bonus point” opportunities at certain Mall of Georgia retailers. For a list of participating stores, visit Guest Services. For more information about the Simon Rewards program or to sign up, visit simonrewards.com, check out the Simon Rewards kiosks at Mall of Georgia or download the Simon Rewards app on an Apple or Android device.
· Special Event: Teen Vogue’s 4th Annual Back-to-School Saturday Initiative
Saturday, August 1 from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Mountain Court
Mall of Georgia is joining forces with Teen Vogue, the number-one source of fashion and beauty news for style-conscious teens and 20-somethings everywhere, for a showcase Teen Vogue Back-To-School-Saturday (BTSS) event aimed at giving school-bound shoppers in Gwinnett the 4-1-1 on Back-to-School style as they head into the new year. Teen Vogue and Simon will also debut a series of shopping haul videos, showing how to achieve Teen Vogue’s three highlighted Back-to-School trends. The videos will debut just in time for the back to school shopping rush, with the content running across all Teen Vogue and Simon digital and social platforms.
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 Hwy 400 S / Dawsonville / 706.216.3609
· Extended Mall Hours: Friday and Saturday (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Special Promotion: Log onto PremiumOutlets.com/NorthGeorgia for sales and events throughout Tax Free Weekend, and join the VIP Shopper Club for free online access to the VIP Lounge, exclusive online coupons, a voucher for a free VIP Coupon Book and more!
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.262.0992
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Receipts & Rewards: Simon Rewards members can upload their store receipts to earn special prizes and points for their back to school shopping! Shoppers will also have “double bonus point” opportunities at certain Phipps Plaza retailers. For a list of participating stores, visit Guest Services. For more information about the Simon Rewards program or to sign up, visit simonrewards.com, check out the Simon Rewards kiosks at Phipps Plaza or download the Simon Rewards app on an Apple or Android device.
Sugarloaf Mills
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy / Lawrenceville / 678.847.5000
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Special Event: Simon Kidgits Back to School Event- Saturday, July 25 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Food Court
Local families are welcomed to say so long to summer and celebrate the beginning of the school year with Sugarloaf Mills’ Kidgits Back to School Party. Kids can enjoy themed crafts, activities and more as they get ready to head back to school in style! This event is FREE for Simon Kidgits Club Members; $5 for nonmembers includes an entire year of fun activities and a Kidgits T-shirt!
· Special Event: Back to School Bash -Saturday, August 1 from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Food Court
Town Center at Cobb
400 Barrett Pkwy. / Kennesaw / 770.424.9486
· Extended Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
· Special Event: Southeast Yo-Yo Championship Saturday, August 1 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Sears Court
· Special Event: Back to School Bash- Saturday, August 1 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Center Court
As part of Tax Free Weekend, Town Center at Cobb is hosting a special Back-to-School Bash event! Shoppers can enjoy a fashion show by brooklynn’s to get the latest looks of the season, as well as door prizes, swag bags and more.