What's Open, Closed On Good Friday, Easter In Alpharetta, Milton

ALPHARETTA/MILTON, GA — Easter 2021 marks our second during the coronavirus pandemic, which means many people in Alpharetta, Milton and throughout Georgia will once again opt to forgo the traditional Easter celebrations for smaller, more socially distanced festivities.

Another pandemic Easter calls for a low-key day with close family. Whether you're skipping the big meal or crossing items off your spring to-do list, it's helpful to know which libraries, restaurants, and stores are open before you head out.

Here's a look at what's open and closed in Alpharetta and Milton on Good Friday:

• Fulton County facilities and offices are open on Friday.
• Fulton County public safety services are available 365 days per year.
• Alpharetta garbage pick up will run as normal.
• The Fulton County Public Library System is offering curbside service only from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturdays.
• Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA): All schedules will run as normal.
• Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park will be closed Friday.
• Fulton County Schools is on Spring Break from April 5-9.
• Municipal offices for Alpharetta are closed on Friday.
• Post offices: USPS offices will be open on Good Friday and Easter. UPS and FedEx will also be open on Good Friday, but both will be closed on Easter.

If you're hoping to get in some socially distanced shopping or dining, here is a selection of stores and chain restaurants that will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.

Retailers

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ace Hardware: Closed
• Aeropostale: Closed
• Apple: Closed
• Banana Republic: Closed
• Barnes & Noble: Closed
• Best Buy: Closed
• Big Lots: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Bloomingdale's: Closed
• The Container Store: Closed
• Crate & Barrel: Closed
• CVS: Most stores will be open normal hours.
• Dick's Sporting Goods: Closed
• DSW: Closed
• Dollar General: Open regular hours.
• H&M: Closed
• Hobby Lobby: Closed
• Home Depot: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods: Closed
• Kmart: Open regular hours.
• Kohl's: Closed
• Lowe's: Closed
• Macy's: Closed
• Marshalls: Closed
• Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack: Closed
• Office Depot: Closed
• PetSmart: Open regular hours.
• Pottery Barn: Closed
• Staples: Closed
• Target: Closed
• TJ Maxx: Closed
• Walgreens: Open regular hours.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants open on Easter

• Applebee's
• Bahama Breeze
• Benihana
• Bonefish Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• The Capital Grille
• Carrabba's
• Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chili's
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny's
• Domino's
• Dunkin' Donuts
• Famous Dave's
• Fleming's
• Fogo de Chão
• Hard Rock Cafe
• IHOP
• KFC
• Kona Grill
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Macaroni Grill
• Maggiano's
• McDonald's
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panera Bread
• P.F. Chang's
• Red Lobster
• Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
• Shake Shack
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Taco Bell
• Texas Roadhouse
• TGI Fridays
• Waffle House
• Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.