Tax Free Weekend At Atlanta-Area Simon Malls

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and with Georgia’s Tax Free Holiday returning for 2012 shoppers, Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, Mall of Georgia, Northlake Mall and Town Center at Cobb are gearing up to help shoppers with the latest fall fashions, electronics and other needs for starting the school year off right.

On Friday, August 10 & Saturday, August 11, Atlanta-area area shoppers can enjoy a state sales-tax exemption on school supplies, clothing, computers and other back-to-school necessities. But the deals don’t end there – Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, Mall of Georgia, Northlake Mall and Town Center at Cobb will help shoppers save even more through retailer coupons and other special offerings available online at the Simon Retailer Showcase available at www.simon.com.

WHERE: Lenox Square

3393 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.233.6767 / www.simon.com
Featured Events/Activities:

· Sanofi U.S. Healthy Lifestyles Event: Friday, August 10 (12-7 p.m.); Saturday, August 11 (12-7 p.m.); Sunday, August 12 (12-6 p.m.)
Recent estimates project that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes by 2050. Sanofi U.S. is coming to Lenox Square to encourage everyone to live an active, healthy lifestyle while raising awareness about diabetes prevention and management.
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)


Mall of Georgia

3333 Buford Dr. / Buford / 678.482.8788 / www.simon.com

Featured Events/Activities:

· Simon Malls GamePlay: Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 (Regular Mall Hours) Nordstrom Court
Simon GamePlay is a unique opportunity for game fans of all ages to connect with their favorite developers, receive offers, game codes and other insider information, one-on-one chances to meet with star developers, as well as giveaways, freebies and more.
Game fans are sure to have a great time and have the opportunity to get into the game with GameStop’s “Game Advisors” providing the knowledge, expertise and tips.
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
· Extended Store Hours: Old Navy, Friday & Saturday (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

Northlake Mall

4800 Briarcliff Rd./ Atlanta / 770.938.3564 / www.simon.com

Featured Events/Activities:

· Back to School Expo: Saturday, August 11 (1 – 3 p.m.) Center Court
Celebrate the Back to School season with a fashion show featuring the latest styles from Northlake Mall stores, games, giveaways and more!
Featured stores include: Kohl’s, jcpenny, 4 Ever Young and Body Shop.
· Electronics Recycling Event: August 11(9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Macy’s Parking Lot
Shoppers are invited to bring old TVs, PCs, printers, microwave ovens, other electronic devices and dry rechargeable batteries to the Northlake Mall parking lot near Macy’s to be collected by the Electronics Recycling Service. Donations will benefit the Simon Youth Foundation.
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)

Phipps Plaza

3500 Peachtree Rd. NE / Atlanta / 404.262.0992 / www.simon.com
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)

Town Center at Cobb

400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy / Kennesaw / 770.424.9486 / www.simon.com
· Regular Mall Hours: Friday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)