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Another Closing Blockbuster Yields Deals
Before its last day on April 4, the store on Dallas Highway will be offering 10 to 50 percent discounts on everything.
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us make our dollars as valuable as possible.
Here are some that will hopefully stretch your dollars to the max:
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1. Another Blockbuster Closing
Deal: A few weeks ago, the Blockbuster closed on Brownsville Road in Powder Springs. Now is closing.
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Closing on April 4, the Blockbuster in the Lost Mountain area on Dallas Highway is offering 10 to 50 percent discounts on everything in the store. Sale guidelines include no checks, no returns, no rentals and all sales final. The closest store to the Powder Springs area now will be the Blockbuster at 4525 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway near Highway 92 in Hiram.
Location: 5100 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs in the Lost Mountain area near Publix
Contact: 770-590-8999
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Good through: April 4
2. Hope Project Consignment Sale
Deal: This consignment sale in nearby Douglasville will take place Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Hope Project. Proceeds will benefit the ladies of Hope, who choose to be a part of this training program in life and job skills to receive a fresh start.
Location: 8366 Grady Street, Douglasville
Contact: Kay Wimpey at 770-942-0796
Good through: Saturday
3. All 4 Kids Children's Consignment Sale
Deal: This sale keeps growing and is now taking place in four locations in the spring and fall. The Lawrenceville and Woodstock/Acworth sales already have taken place, but two more Cobb sales are coming up. Clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, bikes, shoes and linens will be among the many choices. More than 600 family sellers are involved in this week's sale.
Adults who donate $5 cash for missions will be given early admittance at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. No donations are needed for children to enter.
General admission will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday and last until 7 p.m. Friday's hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday's sale will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with many items half price on Saturday.
Be sure to bring a laundry basket with a long belt or rope tied to the basket to help carry your items while you shop. No baskets will be provided. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted.
Another way to save is to sign up to volunteer. Some volunteers are paid, and all volunteers get to shop early.
Location: Cobb County Fairgrounds, Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
Contact: Only via e-mail
Good through: Saturday
4. Free Info for Seniors
Deal: At 2 p.m. Thursday, valuable information will be shared with seniors on Medicare updates, the Affordable Care Act and prescription fraud. This free presentation by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Cares is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Parks and Recreation Department.
Location: Woodie Fite Senior Center, 8750 Dorris Road near the Douglas County Courthouse
Contact: 678-626-5630
Good through: Thursday
5. Birthday Freebies
A list of free birthday deals can be found at SouthernSavers.com.
Good through: Ongoing