Shop at the Georgia Square Mall in Athens Georgia

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Georgia Square Mall on Atlanta Highway in Athens is still open, but Belk is its only remaining anchor, and only a small share of its storefronts are still in use.

Most of the mall’s shops have closed, and a long-planned redevelopment of the property has stalled. Call ahead before making a special trip.

Call ahead to confirm hours and a specific store before you visit.

What’s There

Department Store

Belk

Other Tenants

A few shops and services remain, including an aquarium store, military recruiting offices and community organizations

Good to Know

Former anchors: Macy’s had closed by 2017, Sears closed in 2019, and JCPenney closed in October 2020, leaving Belk as the only anchor.

Redevelopment: Athens-Clarke County approved a $660 million mixed-use redevelopment in 2023, but by 2026 the project had stalled while the county reconsidered zoning for the property.

Shopping nearby: For a full mall, see our guides to Mall of Georgia in Buford or North Point Mall in Alpharetta.

Looking for more places to shop? See our Georgia shopping malls and centers guide.