What's Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In Alpharetta, Milton

ALPHARETTA/MILTON, GA — On New Year’s Day, residents in Alpharetta and Milton will leave behind a year marked by unprecedented hardship and challenges. After spending much of the year navigating the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic, many will no doubt welcome 2021 with open arms.

As we ring in the new year in our town, many local facilities and government offices will take the day off to recognize the start of the new year.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Alpharetta and Milton on New Year’s:

• Fulton County courts, facilities and offices are closed on Thursday and Friday.
• Fulton County public safety services are available 365 days per year.
• Alpharetta garbage pick up: If your regularly scheduled service day falls on New Year's Day, your revised service will occur on the day following your regularly scheduled service.
• All Fulton County public libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday. Curbside services will resume Saturday as scheduled. Reminder: the libraries are offering curbside service only from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturdays.
• The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will operate bus service, rail service and Atlanta streetcar service on their respective Sunday schedules on New Year's Eve and Day, aside from operating its Saturday schedule on New Year's Eve for its buses.
• Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park will be closed Thursday and Friday.
• Park Place Senior Center is currently closed.
• Fulton County Schools students are off from Dec. 21-Jan. 4, all offices are closed.
• Municipal offices for Alpharetta and Milton are closed Thursday and Friday.
• This is a federal holiday and all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. No mail will be delivered or sent. Regular business hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2.

However, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, there are several stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day.

Retailers

• Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dillard’s: Some stores open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (varies by mall)
• Hobby Lobby: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• IKEA: Open regular hours.
• Kohl’s: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Lowe’s: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Macy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Marshalls: Open regular hours.
• Neiman Marcus: Open noon to 5 p.m.
• PetSmart: Open regular hours.
• Target: Open regular hours.
• TJ Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Walgreens: Open regular hours.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants

• Applebee’s
• Buca di Beppo
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carl's Jr.
• Carrabba’s
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili’s
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Fogo de Chão
• Hardee's
• IHOP
• KFC
• Kona Grill
• Lettuce Entertain You
• Maggiano's
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Olive Garden
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• The Capital Grille
• Waffle House
• Wahlburgers
• Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.

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