2,000 Runners Registered for Boston 5K in Duluth

Gwinnett Place Mall and Fleet Feet sponsoring 'Run for Boston' Sunday, May 5. Proceeds to benefit Boston One Fund.

More than 2,000 runners are planning to assemble Sunday, May 5, at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth for a timed 5K “Run for Boston.” “Gwinnett Place Mall and Fleet Feet are proud to present this local fundraising event to support Boston bombing victims,” said Debra Irving, property manager at Gwinnett Place Mall, in a news release. “With over 2,000 runners already registered,” Irving said, “this event is expected to be the largest single fundraiser for Boston.” All money raised will go to the Boston One Fund set up to support victims from the recent Boston Marathon bombings. Everyone attending will be welcome to sign a giant canvas as a show of support from the people of Georgia to the people of Boston. A 2K event starts at 6:30 p.m. followed…

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Pose for Photos With Easter Bunny at Gwinnett Place

Shoppers and visitors can also hunt for eggs hidden throughout the mall.

Dress up the kids in their cute spring outfits and bring them to Gwinnett Place Mall for pictures with the Easter Bunny. The Duluth shopping mall is offering the Easter photo opportunity for families Friday, March 22, through Saturday, March 30. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Also, shoppers and visitors can hunt for special eggs that have been hidden throughout the mall. Text BUNNY to 28748 for clues. The mall has a new website listing stores, special events and more at www.ShopGwinnettMall.com.

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Belk at Gwinnett Place Mall Closing

Belk announces that the department store, one of the mall's five anchors, will close in August.

Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth has been dealt another blow. Belk, one of the mall’s five anchors, announced it is closing in August 2013. “The decision to close the store was made after carefully evaluating our business plans, competitive position and the financial performance of the store,” said Jessica M. Graham, vice president for communications and community relations for Charlotte, NC-based Belk. The department store provides clothing, shoes and accessories for the family, cosmetics, a wedding registry, and merchandise for the home. Belk occupies 126,822 square feet of retail space in the mall. Remaining anchors in Gwinnett Place, located in unincorporated Duluth, include Sears, JCPenney, Macy’s and Mega Mart.  Gwinnett Place currently…

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Pleasant Hill Lane Closures Halted for Holidays

Access to Gwinnett Place Mall should improve as the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation ceases lane closings on the Pleasant Hill Diverging Diamond Interchange construction project through Wednesday, Jan. 2.

5 Things to Do on Halloween

If you are looking for something to do on Halloween, here are a few options in and near Duluth.

There is more to do on Halloween than just trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Check out these five local Halloween activities for children and/or adults: 1. Mall of Georgia to Host Mall-Wide Trick-or-Treat - This event is open to children ages 12 and under. No masks allowed. 2. Haunted Forest Open on Halloween Night! - Enjoy chills and thrills at the Buford Corn Maze on Halloween night from 8-10 p.m. 3. Halloween at Gwinnett Place Mall - Activities begin at 4 p.m. Trick-or-treating at store entrances starts at 6 p.m. 4. Trail of Terror Haunted House - With the most recent outbreak of the Code 6 virus, the Northeast Georgia factor of the Z.W.A.T. (Zombie Weapons and Tactical) infected control teams are looking for new recruits to help …

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Receiver Named for Gwinnett Place

McKinley, an Ann Arbor, MI-based company, appointed the receiver for distressed Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth.

McKinley, an Ann Arbor, MI-based company, has been appointed the receiver for distressed Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, according to Atlanta citybizlist. Indiana-based Simon Property Group, former owner of the 1.285 million-square-foot mall, disposed of its interest in the shopping center earlier this year.  A $115-million loan on the property that matures this summer was transferred to a servicer that specializes in troubled loans last December. Competition from nearby newer malls and changing demographics have economically impacted Gwinnett Place Mall, which opened in 1984. Gwinnett Place has reportedly lost stores and shoppers to Mall of Georgia in Buford and Discover Mills in Lawrenceville, both owned by Simon. Also, since Gwinnett …

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Win G-Braves First Pitch for Dad

Register at participating Belk's including the store at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. No purchase necessary to enter.

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday – less than a week away. If you’re looking for a special way to honor Dad, stop by the Belk’s department store at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth or the Mall of Georgia in Buford and register for an opportunity for him to throw out the first pitch at the Gwinnett Braves game on Sunday, June 17. The G-Braves will play the Columbus Clippers at 2:05 p.m. at the Father’s Day game at Coolray Field. Th lucky dad will also receive a replica Gwinnett Braves jersey and a baseball autographed by a G-Braves player. The prize package includes two tickets to the June 17 game. Additional tickets may be purchased. Other participating Belk’s include locations in Athens, Cumming, Conyers, Gainesville, Norcross, Snellville …

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Owner Gives Up on Gwinnett Place Mall

Simon Property Group has shed its interest in the struggling Duluth facility.

  The nation's largest owner of retail shopping malls has given up on Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, according to a published report. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Simon Property Group, which also owns the Mall of Georgia in Buford and Discover Mills in Lawrenceville, has "disposed of (its) interest in" the mall, which is now only 83 percent occupied. Previously, Simon had transferred a $115 million loan on the mall to a special servicer, though the AJC reported that the special servicer is not the new owner. Also, Simon will continue to manage the mall “for the foreseeable future,” a company spokesperson said. In response to Simon Property Group's disposal of its interest in the mall, the Gwinnett Place Community …

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Girl Scouts Selling Cookies at Gwinnett Place Mall

Booths selling cookies to be operational between 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays Feb. 17-March 11.

  Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (www.gsgatl.org) has once again teamed up with Simon Malls (www.simon.com) to offer customers an even easier way to purchase Girl Scout Cookies. From Friday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, March 11, Girl Scout troops will be hosting Girl Scout Cookie booths between the hours of 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon-6 p.m. on Sundays at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. The Girl Scout cookie sale booths at Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, will be located on the Upper Level Center Court adjacent to the escalator. For information call 770-813-6840. Available Girl Scout Cookies include Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs and Savannah Smiles. Each cookie variety sells …

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Greater Gwinnett Place Valentine's Day Events

Choices include dinner at Purple Rain, fondue at Melting Pot, romantic Gwinnett Marriott escape package, and children's party at the mall.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the many restaurants and other venues throughout greater Gwinnett Place in Duluth. Purple Rain Restaurant and Lounge has a Valentine's Day menu available through Feb. 14 with other live music and dance events scheduled. Reservations are available from 5 to 10 p.m. Click here for more details. Shoppers at Gwinnett Place Mall on Valentine's Day are invited to visit the mall offices from 2 to 5:30 p.m. to receive a special treat. The mall offices are located on the upper level across from LensCrafters and next to Shoe Mart. Click here for more details. Other notable Valentine's Day events and offers include: Wild Bill’s Valentine’s Day Concert Romance Escape package at Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place Mom and Tot’s…

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