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Journal |
Shop
within your
Community
By Annisha Sellars
Is it the small family atmosphere? Maybe
it's because it neighbors the movie theater or even your favorite
eatery, or perhaps it's the thought that the whole family
can enjoy themselves within the same vicinity. Whatever the
reason, the shopping attraction throughout Fayette and Coweta
counties is expanding at a rapid pace.
The area known as the Peachtree Region,
from Fayetteville to Newnan, is growing by leaps and bounds.
Along with the growth and expansion has come the added bonus
of more shopping choices than ever before. No longer does
one have to journey to Atlanta to find excellent shopping,
it's all here in your own backyard.
Shannon Mall Close
to Home, Part of Your Life
Shannon Mall is located in nearby Union
City. With over 90 specialty stores and eateries, the mall
has a variety of national, regional and local retailers to
fulfill your needs. Shannon is anchored by two noted department
stores Rich's and Sears, known for their excellent
selection and quality merchandise. Top names among the mall's
specialty stores include Waldenbooks, Foot Locker, FYE, Ashley
Stewart, Zales and The Bombay Company, giving you a host of
apparel and gift options.
If it's a bite to eat you need, take
a break in the spacious food court. Buffalo's Café
and Piccadilly Cafeteria are joined by Chick-fil-A, Wendy's,
American Deli, The Great American Cookie Company and others
in offering you a variety of dishes to satisfy your appetite.
Shannon Mall offers its shoppers a variety
of services for their convenience. Copy and fax services,
stroller and wheelchair rental and postage stamps are available
at the mall's Customer Service Center located at Center Court.
Children love the mall's Kiddie Kruzzers, strollers in the
shapes of green dinosaurs, red cars and fire engines and yellow
taxis. There is a nominal fee to rent them. Mall gift certificates
are available and make the perfect gift for all occasions.
Shannon Mall also offers a Shopper's
Savings Club. Members receive e-mail messages on mall and
store special events and alerts of great deals or sales for
members only. They are also eligible to win a $100 Shannon
Mall Gift Certificate. Drawings are held each month. Stop
by the mall's Customer Service Center for information on any
of these programs.
Shannon Mall is very community-minded
and offers programs for the entire family. The Kaleidoscope
Kids Club is open to children 10 and under, providing special
offers, a monthly newsletter and fun activities at the meetings.
Membership is free.
The mall's Community Room is an excellent
location for meetings, receptions or children's birthday parties
for a nominal charge. To support the area schools, Shannon
Mall has the Cash Back for Schools program. To date, the mall
has awarded over $60,000 in cash prizes.
Shop at Shannon Monday through Saturday
10am to 9pm and Sunday, noon to 6pm. Holiday hours may vary.
The mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview and managed by General
Growth Properties. Visit www.shannonmall.com.
Boulignini Shoes &
Accessories
Whether you're looking to dress up yourself
or your home, stopping by Boulignini is a must. This stunning
array of shoes, handbags and jewelry can only be found in
such a special boutique.
Boulignini features hard to find brand
name shoes and accessories in an atmosphere like no other,
from the dark wood furniture, which holds a myriad of shoes,
to the relaxing sitting area.
The antique reproduction furniture is
hand-selected and for sale at the store as well. The owner,
Lynda Baldwin, has created a place where you can relax and
enjoy browsing the shop with no pressure and all the attention
you need.
Come and see for yourself -- Boulignini
is truly one of a kind. Visit at 100 North Peachtree Parkway,
Suite 35, next to Plumyumi Day Spa in Peachtree City, or call
770-632-1085.
Peachtree City Jewelers
The experts at Peachtree City Jewelers
not only sell fine quality jewelry, they can also appraise
your current jewelry or even custom design a unique piece
for you. You'll find everything from wedding bands and Seiko
watches to gold chains and silver charms here. Peachtree City
Jewelers also carries watch batteries and the on-duty watch
repairman is certified to fix Rolex and other watches. Visit
at 100 Peachtree Parkway N. in the Kroger Shopping Center
in Peachtree City or call 770-631-3765
Richards
Studio of Photography
Richards Studio of Photography does custom
portraiture, weddings and commercial work. Located in historic
Sharpsburg and situated in a restored house built in 1866,
Richards Studio uses many features of the house, inside and
out, for family and children's portraits. Eric and Dawn Richards
hold numerous photographic degrees and national awards for
their work; you'll be drawn in by their warmth and humor.
They utilize both traditional film and the latest in digital
photographic technology to capture your special moments. Visit
Richards Studio of Photography at 149 Main Street in Sharpsburg
or call 770-252-4250.
Town Square Jewelers
Town Square Jewelers is the place to
find the best in jewelry, fine collectibles and gift ideas.
They travel worldwide to find the highest quality precious
metals and fine jewels, then use their expertise to craft
them into unique works of art. For a special gift, browse
their selection of Armani, Waterford crystal and Lladro figurines.
Visit Town Square Jewelers at 101 W. Stonewall Ave. or call
770-460-7787.
Additional Shopping
The Avenue in Peachtree City, The Fayette
Pavilion in Fayetteville and Newnan's Pavilion make shopping
less of a hassle.
The Fayette Pavilion has numerous stores
to select from. You can get your groceries at Publix, shop
for the kids at Old Navy or visit a department store such
as Target or Kohls. Mom can indulge in her shoe obsession
at Rack Room Shoes and Just for Feet. Dad can find that special
multi-function gadget at Radio Shack or Best Buy.
In Coweta County, you can choose from
several shopping centers. If you're a bargain shopper you
may enjoy Big Lots, Target or Ross. If you're shopping for
shoes for the family, try Payless. Perhaps you're looking
for the perfect outfit for that special lady in your life;
The Avenue is sure to help. Whatever the occasion may be,
there are tons of different stores in Coweta County to accommodate
your shopping pleasure.
While Coweta and Fayette counties have
all the large retailers you could want, you can also find
many unique shops in the area. In Peachtree City, browse through
Boulignini Shoes and Accessories or Peachtree City Jewelers
to find exciting and unusual gifts. One Magnolia Lane, Omega
Books and Mucklow's Fine Jewelry are some other places you'll
enjoy spending an afternoon.
You're sure to find something to delight
and surprise you at Town Square Jewelers, Miss Minnie's Cottage
and Luna Tunes Gift Gallery in Fayetteville.
Drop by Perennials, Panoply or The Wynn
House on Spring in Newnan when you're in the mood for a special
shopping trip. And don't pass up Sharpsburg; there are a host
of shops, including Papa - Juju's Collectibles, Whistle Stop
and Richards Studio that you won't want to miss.
Convenience, community support, variety
and satisfaction are all important factors when it comes to
shopping. But when you can shop, eat and have fun all in one
trip, then you have truly had the experience of convenient
shopping in the comfort of your community. G
