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Cat Shelter To Host Annual Spring Flea Market in Sandy Springs

Good Mews Animal Foundation's market will start Friday, April 17 at the former Marshall's Plaza Shopping Center.

The Good Mews Animal Foundation will hold its annual Spring Flea Market in Sandy Springs.

The market will kick off Friday, April 17 and will run through Sunday, May 17 at 6317 Roswell Road Suite 6331 — the former Marshall’s Plaza Shopping Center — in Sandy Springs. The location is directly behind BB&T Bank (6343 Roswell Road) and is in the same shopping center as Hudson Grille.

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Hours on opening day, Saturdays and Friday, May 15 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours on Sundays are noon to 5 p.m.

Market dates are Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19; Saturday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26; Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3; Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10; and Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17.

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New merchandise will be on display each weekend. The Flea Market will be held 6317 Roswell Road Suite 6331 in Sandy Springs — behind BB&T Bank and in the same shopping center as Hudson Grille.

Marietta-based Good Mews is one of the few virtually cage-free, no-kill cat shelters in Georgia. Since 1988, it has placed over 7,000 cats in permanent homes.

The organization is still collecting items to make the flea market a success. Donated items will be accepted at the storefront on Saturdays from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m., starting Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, May 9.

Check the website for all the latest Spring Flea Market information, including what items are being accepted. All donated items are tax deductible, receipts will be provided and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the cats and kittens of Good Mews.

Items must be in good condition and working order.

Items that won’t be accepted include tools and automotive equipment, large exercise equipment, mattresses/box springs, drop-side cribs, used baby car seats, fax machines, printers, large appliances, computers, keyboards, overhead light fixtures, ceiling fans, adult or children’s clothing or holiday/Christmas items.

Visit Good Mews’ website for more information.

Photo credit: Good Mews Animal Foundation’s Facebook page

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