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Black Friday: Lure of savings draws early crowds
Shoppers hunt for bargains as holiday buying spree begins
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Gabby Sanders shops for boots Friday morning at Belk in Gainesville taking advantage of deep discounts after Thanksgiving.
While some Black Friday shoppers waited in lines for stores to open, many took advantage of special store hours to get their shopping done more conveniently. The North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall in Dawsonville opened at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and stayed open through 10 p.m. Friday. Kimberly Vigne, director of marketing for the mall, said a steady stream of shoppers flowed throughout the day.