Slippers is one of the many small stores that I miss since leaving Athens for another state. Great…read moreshoes, great staff, wonderful store.

This feed and supply store has fantastic customer service! My husband buys a dog food that isn't…read moresold everywhere, and they carry it, so I drop in every couple of months, and every time I'm there, someone brings the dog food bags out to my vehicle and loads them for me! I do believe there is an up charge to paying with a card vs paying with cash, but overall, I have enjoyed shopping with them!

Great customer service, they will load your bags into your care. One big bonus to not only the…read morebirdseed is the selection of bulk candy.

This is hands down my favorite home store. I could (and do) spend hours in this store because there…read moreis so much to look through and the items are all unique, either handmade or vintage. It's one of those stores where you can walk away with a neat or charming piece of furniture, wall decor or gift and you never know what you'll find. There's something so satisfying about this kind of shopping. I often come here without any specific piece or need in mind, but I always walk out with something that is perfect for my home ... The staff is so friendly and you can tell they love working there and are proud of their artists and vendors. Since there are no shopping carts/baskets, they can hold your items for you at the front when you're ready to check out. I highly recommend signing up for their newsletter so you can keep up with their sidewalk sale dates or other fun events. I came unknowingly on a Valentine's week event and sipped on a free mimosa as I shopped - how perfect is that?!!

My husband and I had a solid wood end table painted and stained by Melissa…read moreof Status Home Design. It looked nice when we picked it up, but about 5 weeks later the paint started to peel up all over which indicates she skipped the spray prep to prevent such an occurrence. We know this as Melissa had explained all the steps and products she would be using in the refinishing process. Our end table is a now mess. We can not recommend Status Home Design for any refinishing needs. Paul and April Reed Hamilton Mill We have a correction. Checked the business card we were given, correct name for our refinisher is MICHELLE MATUS. Sorry for the mistake.

Excellent men's clothing! Great vibe, in the heart of the action, downtown in Athens. Their…read moresalespeople are well trained & KNOW their clothing. Yes, their clothing is a bit costly, but you pay for the quality. They are a top shelf men's clothing store, similar to an Old School Shop with a cool vibe. I love their tshirts & dress shirts.

My favorite store in Athens! I love going to Kempt whenever I'm in Athens to shop for my boyfriend,…read moreand I usually walk out with something for myself too :) They always have such a great selection and it's always neat and organized! Along with the clothes being amazing, so are the people who work there! Ryder, the owner and his team at Kempt are the coolest & kindest people. The whole team always provides such exceptional service. Even when I'm not able to go in person they always help me shop online or through their Instagram! Be sure to check Kempt out in person or online!

I haven't been to Aldo in a while, but I came into the store recently and was helped by Dajia! She…read morewas great! She recommended different shoes to me, her knowledge of the store was impressive, and she made my shopping experience enjoyable! I'll definitely be back, hopefully when she is working!

There shoes are cute but I find them slightly overpriced. I love their sale section but it doesn't…read morelove my big platypus feet back. They rarely carry my size (11) in the regular or sale section. I love their bags though. I've bought many bags from them over the years and got another today. You can always find a stylish one on sale and I find them to be decent quality as they last long.

My go-to outdoor store. Excellent selection and prices. But the real reason I go is the service and…read morethe staff. Pat and Ryan are the best of the best bow techs. They've worked on my bows for years, and I've punched 2 from them as well. The entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the drive.

Nicest people with a great selection of well priced firearms, bows, fishing gear, knives, and more…read more Also, their archery center is amazing. Their staff is super knowledgeable and helped me setup and adjust my bow for free. 10/10 every time

They are really nice, always so friendly and helpful. I think is good to support local businesses…read morespecially if they have good prices and wonderful service.

Ladies at the window was rude they had us sit there for almost an hour and kept saying it was 5…read moremore min I would go over to commerce drug and lunch counter FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE EVERYTIME!!

I bought one of the homes that White Dog Home staged! I was moving from Florida to Cumming, Ga. and…read moreonly had a short weekend to look for a house. I didn't find a house that weekend, but my realtor sent me a link to a home and said it had me 'written all over it.' The home was beautiful but what really sold it to me (sight unseen in person!) was that I could really see myself and my family in it. Come to find out, the house was staged by White Dog Home. There was a mix up with one of the rugs that was used in the staging, and when they came back to the house to pick it up after I moved in, I asked off-handedly if they would consider selling it to me. I bought the rug and in the next couple of weeks, spent time looking through the original photos of the house and trying to find similar items that they had used to stage it. Finally, I realized I could probably buy the actual items from where they came from and called White Dog Home. I love the style, and I loved the way White Dog Home staged the house I bought. It wasn't too fancy or stiff - it looked like an HGTV home, a dream home, a place where I'd want to live. I bought a house they staged sight unseen in person, bought a rug that they staged in my home, and I'm planning on working with them to decorate and style it now that I live here. It's a crazy, random, and fun story, but I wanted to tell it because it's a true testament to their work. I should also mention that I have only spoken with Malinda over the phone, but every interaction has been easy and accommodating, which, if you've ever moved, you know is so important when you're finding new people to work with. People who just understand how to treat people/their customers always win me over!

I love eclectic places where surprises wait around every corner and that's just what you get at The…read moreCotton House. One of Alpharetta's older buildings, The Cotton House is located slightly off Main Street on Milton Avenue. The interior rambles from one room to another and around each corner is something new and interesting. This is a combination of antiques-dealer stalls and a consignment shop so the finds range from custom Christmas ornaments to refinished 1950's end tables, from handmade soaps to farmhouse dining tables and everything in between. In my last visit, my cousin found a vintage milk bottle set and a refinished (distressed) side table for a bedroom all for less than $100. This is a place where - when you find a piece you love - you'd better snap it up right away or it'll be gone the next time you circle around to it. This is not a place you pop into/out of - it's a place where you plan to spend a couple of hours browsing. There's just too much to see and if you rush through, you'll miss all the interesting little items. Look up, look behind and look above - there are decor items everywhere! Some are cute, some are kitschy and some are absolutely must-haves. There is parking available on the street in front of the store but it's limited and requires you to back out into traffic. I recommend parking in the (free) gravel lot just behind the store. Another good parking option is the deck at City Hall (only one and a half blocks away) - parking is free there, allowing you time to browse and then have a nice lunch at a downtown restaurant while you contemplate your purchases.