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

CUMMING, GA — On New Year’s Day, residents in Cumming 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 Cumming on New Year’s:

• Forsyth County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes county offices, the animal shelter, Senior Services, the three recreation centers and the three recycling convenience centers.
• All Forsyth County Library locations will be open from 1-5:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and closed on New Year's Day. The branches will resume normal operations on Saturday, Jan. 2 with hours from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Forsyth County Schools are off from Dec. 23-Jan. 1.
• Cumming City Hall and all other non-essential City of Cumming facilities and departments will be closed on 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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