Shopping

SHOPPING DESTINATIONS FOR ANY BUDGET

Photo courtesy of Smith and Davis Clothing. Photo by Will Courtney.

S SUPPORT LOCALS–FIRST AT THE MARKET!

The past two years have been quite challenging for local shops and stores. In 2021 shopping and dining started to return to a state of normalcy. As 2022 begins, there is optimism that this will be the year that shopping and dining will complete the comeback from the pandemic.

With life getting back to normal, we encourage shoppers to shop locally. Every penny spent in Fayette and Coweta counties benefi ts local store owners, employees, and families. Opportunities to shop local abound, from open air malls to farmers markets to locally owned shops and trendy boutiques, the area has you covered. One of the best ways to support locals fi rst is to visit farmers markets and similar markets.

■ Peachtree City Market Vegetables, fruits and meats direct from farm to the Peachtree City Market, plus gifts with a backdrop of music make it a favorite for all. Over 50 vendors, including food truc, set up their displays of fresh, in-season, locally grown fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, homemade breads, goat cheese, coffees, teas, jams, honey, pottery, fl owers, soap, and more. The Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the parking lot at

Aberdeen Shopping Village—9am to 1pm for the regular market season and 10am to 1pm, during the winter season.

■ Main Street Newnan Market Day The Market Day features over 50 unique booths with new vendors and one-of-a-kind items each month. Market favorites include: fresh produce, jams and jellies, honey, leather products, salsa, pottery, art, children’s clothing, handwoven baskets, handcrafted furniture, wood-art, fi ber-art, fl oral design, and more! Hosted by Main Street Newnan, Market Day is held on the fi rst Saturday of every month from April to December, around the courthouse square in downtown Newnan, from 10am to 2pm. ■ Coweta County Farmer’s Market This seasonal market opens on the second weekend in June and closes during the middle of October. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, honey, and fresh cut fl owers and more are all available at the Coweta County Farmer’s Market. It is open weekly through the summer months at two different local sites: around the courthouse square in downtown on Wednesdays and at the Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo on Saturday mornings.

■ Night Market Night Market is held at Drake Field in Peachtree City and features music, entertainment, food and artists. The event includes 6-8 food trucks plus additional food vendors. Visitors can choose from barbeque to Tex Mex and everything in between. Craft beer, mixed drinks and wine are also available. Musical entertainment is scheduled throughout the night. Night Market takes place on the second Saturday night of the month from March through December, beginning at 5pm. Night Market is sponsored by Peachtree City and the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau. (nightmarketptc.com)

■ Alive After Five - Senoia Alive after Five is held the third Friday of each month in downtown Senoia. Downtown business owners are encouraged to stay open later. There is live music and art demonstrations. Alive after Five is a great time to visit Senoia and patronize the local shops and restaurants

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LOCAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

You don’t have to limit your shopping to farmers markets and such. Shopping downtown in Newnan, Senoia, and Fayetteville lets you experience the history and architecture that creates the local fl avor of our area. Small shops, boutiques, and gift shops abound. Check out downtown websites for dates on special sales events and other festive occasions. Two great open air shopping centers in the area are the Avenue in Peachtree City and Ashley Park in Newnan.

The Avenue is located at the intersection of Highway 54 and Highway 74 in Peachtree City. With 50 stores and restaurants, it offers a mix of local merchants, specialty restaurants, and premier national retailers. The Avenue has a full calendar of events such as car shows, blood drives, and even weekly runs that invite the community to come out and enjoy the shopping area’s open-air dining, brick laden sidewalks, statues, and green space.

Ashley Park is located at the corner of Highway 34 and Bullsboro Drive. Ashley Park is an open-air center in Newnan, Georgia, featuring more than 60+ upscale shops and restaurants and a 14-screen Regal Cinemas. Peachtree City also offers a wide variety of shopping experiences in numerous shopping areas. Braelinn Shopping Center is well connected to the golf cart paths in the geographic center of the city and is one of the most golf cart friendly shopping areas in Peachtree City. Kedron Shopping Center on the north and the West Village Shopping Area on the west side of town are home to many national stores and some local shops, too. Between Peachtree City and Fayetteville, you will fi nd the unique Smith and Davis, one of the area’s oldest operating stores—a great place for top brands in casual and sports wear, footwear, and excellent customer service. Family owned and operated, it is a local favorite.

Tyrone’s Main Street has multiple antique stores. These charming stores offer unique home goods and gifts that are sure to please.

■ Bargain Shopping Looking for bargains? Look no further! Here are a few places to visit when you are ready to do some bargain hunting: A Better Way Bargains, Clothes Less Traveled, Encore Interior Consignment, Goodwill of North Georgia, Graceland Thrift Store, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Linda’s Attic Thrift Store, More for Less Consignment, New Beginnings, Plato’s Closet Newnan, Second Glance, and Wellspring.

The Brands You Love from the People You Trust. Since 1965.

770-487-4183 smithdavisclothing.com

1552 HWY 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214 Mon-Sat: 10:00-6 Sun: 1:00-6:00

In 1965 Fred Smith and Ronald Davis partnered to establish Smith & Davis Clothing. The store provided work wear, shoes, and dress apparel for the primarily rural communities of Fayette and Coweta Counties. Mr. Davis bought Fred Smith’s part of the business in 1973 and continued to run the store. Today, Mr. Davis’ children, Tony, George, and Beth all take part in the successful running of the business.

In the 57 years since it opened, Smith & Davis has seen changes in the times, fashions, and even their location. 1979 was the fi rst expansion to a new larger location and then in 1988 the current 20,000 square foot building was built. The one thing that has remained the same is the commitment to quality merchandise and exemplary customer service.

In recent years, the store has welcomed new faces into the buying, management, and marketing portions of the business. Like Tony always says, “I know my limitations”. Ted Patterson and Andrea Davis now handle the majority of the buying, while Samuel Perez is in charge of the marketing department. All three work together to manage the store.

Nearby Peachtree City is known for its abundance of runners and tri-athletes, and Smith & Davis has become a Running Specialist and is a trusted shoe source for runners in the area. At Smith & Davis, their non-commissioned Run Specialists take the time to not only give you what you want, but what you need. The process begins with a foot scan on their Gait Analysis machine that shows what type of arch, and level of pronation each runner has. All of this is designed to better fi t you for running, casual, work, and leisure footwear. This service has reached the ears (and feet) of doctors and physical therapists around the area.

But shoes aren’t the only thing they are known for – their clothing selection covers a wide range of choices. From heavy duty work wear to athletic, casual and dress clothing, they have it all.

The ladies side of the building has evolved into a more boutiquelike presence, stocking the latest in seasonal fashions & accessories, along with the most popular name brands in outdoor apparel.

If you haven’t been to Smith & Davis, do yourself a favor and go visit them. You’ll be surprised at volume and a variety of clothing, shoes, accessories, and more that is hidden in this gem of a store, just outside of Peachtree City. i