After the turkey and stuffing comes the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. And even though most retailers are offering the same deals online, many still plan to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day or in the early morning hours of Black Friday. So if you prefer to pick up those discounted TVs, toys and other goods in person, here's a list of what time stores are open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Locally, many stores at Lakeshore Mall will open Thanksgiving evening. That list includes the following:
BELK
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m.
JC PENNEY
Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m.
SEARS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m.
In addition, the following Lakeshore Mall retailers will open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving
• A-1 Browline
• Bath & Body Works
• Body Central
• Cellaxs
• DeliMax
• Express
• Finish Line
• Great American Cookie Company
• Kay Jewelers
• MetroPCS
• Mira
• Shoe Dept. Encore
• Victoria's Secret
Books-A-Million will open at midnight
The following Lakeshore Mall retailers will open at 6 a.m. Black Friday
• 5 Senses Beyond
• Bath & Body Works
• Body Central
• Cato
• Cellaxs
• DeliMax
• Finish Line
• GNC
• Great American Cookie Company
• Kay Jewelers
• Magic Gift Shop
• MetroPCS
• Mira
• Radio Shack
• Shoe Dept. Encore
• Victoria's Secret
The North Georgia Premium Outlets will be open 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, though that does not include all stores.
The Mall of Georgia also opens 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving but closes at 1 a.m. on Black Friday, reopening at 6 a.m.
Nationally, stores have advertised the following plans:
ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
BEST BUY
Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
COSTCO
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m.
GAMESTOP
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5:00 a.m.
HHGREGG
Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
KMART
Thanksgiving: Opens 7 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
KOHL'S
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
MACY'S
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
MICHAELS
Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
SAM'S CLUB
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
SEARS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
RADIOSHACK
Thanksgiving: Opens 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
TOYS R US
Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
SPORTS AUTHORITY
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
TARGET
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
WAL-MART
Thanksgiving: Deals start at 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.