Atlanta-area Simon shopping centers announce extended holiday hours this weekend

Atlanta- area Simon centers are offering special holiday hours to accommodate busy holiday shoppers at Calhoun Outlet Marketplace, Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets, Phipps Plaza, Sugarloaf Mills and Town Center at Cobb.

Calhoun Outlet Marketplace, Road in Calhoun.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 8 a. m.- 10 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 9 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; and Tuesday, Dec. 26, 8 a. m.- 9 p. m.

Shoppers can find perfect gifts at soughtafter brands such as Old Navy, Nike Factory Store, LOFT Outlet and more for final gifts for everyone on the list.

Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, N. E., Atlanta.

Saturday, De. 23, 8 a. m.- 10 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 8 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed and Tuesday, Dec. 26, 8 a. m.- 9 p. m.

Families can share last minute wishes with the man in the big red suit or take a pit stop from shopping to ride Atlanta’s favorite Pink Pig, Priscilla. Shoppers in a hurry can stop by Guest Services, located near Starbucks, to pick up a Simon Visa or American Express gift card. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. Saturday, Dec. 23, 8 a. m.- 10 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 8 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 8 a. m.- 9 p. m. 455 Belwood

From Dec. 26-28, shoppers can give back by donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Drives from noon- 5 p. m. After taking one last photo with Santa, those who need help adding a bow on top can visit the gift wrapping station located in the Lower Level JCPenney court.

North Georgia Premium Outlets, 800 Highway 400 S, Dawsonville.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 10 a. m.- 11 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 10 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 8 a. m.- 10 p. m.

Fashionistas will find premium gifts for family and friends while receiving enormous savings on sought after outlet retail such as Burberry, Michael Kors and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF FIFTH. Children on the nice list can visit Santa and then head off to the Ice Skating Rink through January 5.

Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road N. E., Atlanta.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 9 a. m.- 9 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 9 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 9 a. m.- 9 p. m.

For the gift that can’t go wrong, visit Guest Services – located by the Monarch Court – for Simon American Express and Visa gift cards. Families can enjoy a movie at AMC Phipps Plaza 14 after visiting LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

Sugarloaf Mills, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville

Saturday, Dec. 23, 9 a. m.- 10 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 11 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 9 a. m.- 9 p. m.

Children can visit Santa to share last minute gift requests through December 24, while parents can shop for the perfect present at retailers such as LOFT Outlet, Bass Pro Shops and Neiman Marcus Last Call.

Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 8 a. m.- 10 p. m.; Sunday, Dec. 24 ( Christmas Eve), 7 a. m.- 6 p. m.; Monday, Dec. 25 ( Christmas), Closed; Tuesday, Dec. 26, 8 a. m.- 9 p. m.

Last minute gift givers can purchase the best present of all at the Simon Guest Services Booth, located in the Upper Level Center Court, outside Macy’s Furniture. Families can stop by the Santa Set to share final holiday wishes or visit the gift wrapping station to ensure packages are tied with a bow before presenting to family and friends. Those looking to give back can do so at the Red Cross Blood Drives on Dec. 23, 24 and December 26 from noon-5 p.m.

To learn more about holiday happenings at Atlanta- area Simon centers, visit simon. com. About Simon Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed- use destinations and an S& P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe, and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon. com. 400 Barrett Parkway,