Woodstock Residents Encouraged To Shop Local

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As Woodstock residents begin to plan their Black Friday shopping, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development wants those brave enough to face tomorrow’s crowds to keep local businesses in mind.

CoED is encouraging residents to visit places such as The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock and Cabela’s on Highway 92 in the southwest part of the county as alternatives to venturing outside the county’s borders.

“Commercials talk about earning rewards and putting money back in your pocket this holiday season,” the county agency said in its press release. “All of these options sound great, but the easiest way to give back to yourself this holiday season is to shop in your community.”

Sales tax dollars are pumped directly back into Cherokee County, which “greatly benefit local projects and Cherokee County education,” CoED notes.

For example, since Cabela’s opened in August, sales tax receipts have jumped in the county. In October alone, that increase was up 8.48 percent compared to October 2013.

“That increase may not be attributed to Cabela’s alone, but it’s clear that shopping in Cherokee County is on the rise,” CoED added.

CoED and its staff work year around to promote “community business, workforce, education and economic strength,” and it hopes residents will return that favor “by spending local this holiday season and making sure their hard earned dollars are coming back to help the community in which they live.”

Tell us: what are your favorite places to shop in Woodstock and Cherokee County?