I was shopping in the Austell area and decided to visit Five Below because, why not?! I'm a fan of…read morethe brand so when I see one in the area, I always like to poke my head in to see what goodies I can pick up on the low. This Five Below is located in a large plaza with plenty of parking. It was an extremely tidy and quiet area, even on a Saturday afternoon. When I walked up to the door, I was surprised to see that they were actually noted as the 1,500th store and only recently opened - how cool! All Five Below locations have the same flow and I'm not mad at it. This one was stocked quite well, especially for the holiday season. As well as being quite tidy. They had a great selection of seasonal decor, candies, stocking stuffers and anything else I feel like one could ask for. Beyond their holiday options, the other departments were also stocked to the brim. I love how Five Below has upgraded some of their departments like their home decor, although I don't love that they aren't well, $5 or below, lol. Since I didn't really go into the store with a list or plan in mind, I didn't go crazy but walked out with a shiny gold plastic tree that goes along with my Christmas decor and a few of their cute screen printed tees that are always my favorites. There weren't many sales associates on the floor but I don't think they need them as the store kinda speaks for itself, smart way to save on costs. They also only had self-checkout which I am always a fan of. A great stop into a new location!

smells strongly of cat urine and the employees are extremely rude. leading up to closing there was…read morea female employee screaming up from the front a minute by minute countdown to when the store was closing. i understand wanting to leave work on time, but come on now.

This is a cool TJ Maxx in the Kennesaw, Georgia area. I picked up a nice Orvis vest-jacket as well…read moreas a Georgia Bulldogs sweatshirt. Go Dawgs! Very high-quality for about half the price of retail. Store is clean and organized and recommended. Also, for the first time, in a single plaza, there is available to shoppers the TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, as well as a Marshalls. I've never seen this before, and it was quite convenient for us to go from store to store. Having all three available on one location is the trifecta of shopping.

Lots of great hair & beauty selections. The jewelry is always stocked…read more There are plenty of cookware options & kitchen items

My husband and I stopped by to return an Amazon purchase, and we were honestly surprised at how…read morefriendly and welcoming the employees were. The woman working the Amazon returns was very pleasant and complementary, and she greeted us as we walked in and invited us to come on over since the Amazon counter is now in the front. Three other employees greeted us as we walked through the store and asked if we needed anything. Then the woman at checkout was very polite and helped me with a coupon. Honestly, we're so used to employees in other stores who seem exhausted and don't want to be there that this was a shock in a very positive way. I've worked in customer service for many years and I just really appreciate how pleasant and kind everyone was during our visit. Thank you!

Today, I came in excited to pick up items for my granddaughter, who's heading off to college this…read moreweek. Unfortunately, the checkout experience left me disappointed. The cashier, Pina, offered no greeting and only spoke to push a credit card application. There was no thank-you, and I actually had to help sort my items because bath products and clothing were getting mixed together during bagging. I did try to call ahead and speak with Store Manager Stan before posting this, but the person who answered was reluctant to even share his name--which made it feel like feedback isn't welcomed. I'm still deciding whether to keep my purchases, because the experience really took the joy out of what should have been a fun shopping trip. But more than that, I want to see this store live up to its potential. Customer service matters, and I believe it can improve with attention and care. I'm sharing this not to criticize harshly, but in hopes that someone will listen and act.

Would to to give a shout out to Jana!! She is always polite and very kind and has a great memory…read more She is a good model to follow and she been doing this before target starting making there staff follow new costumer service and be polite. You can't train people skill to everyone but Jana didn't need any training. She's got it!! Thank you Jana

Melinda a rude blq woman was pissed because I didn't do self check out. Why when you are here…read moreworking! She was rude and decided to help someone as I waited for her to return to her register She didn't hand me my bags but slid them to the end for me to pick up She greeted the caucasian woman after me and asked her how she was doing. I have enough of "us" treating us like sh!!t. I'll be calling corporate to have my voice heard!

Located in the Kohl's shopping plaza that sits at the corner of EW Connector and Austell Road, this…read moreRoss location is your standard Ross store. The store hasn't seen an updated in a hot minute, but it goes with the known aesthetic that Ross's are known for. Another thing that did not escape this location is the ratio of women's to men's clothing. If you are a lady, you are SET! Fellas, be prepared for disappointment for the most part. They do have a decent offering of home goods, which is one reason I pop into Ross. This time was to look for a nice button-up shirt. I ended up buying a dog bowl instead of shirt, if that tells you anything about selection. Service is hit and miss. The cashiers are always pleasant and efficient, but the folks on the floor are less than enthused to be asked for help. Overall, I know what to expect at Ross and I am solid with what they have to offer, so I will certainly be back to this spot and other Ross locations when the need arises.

Not a huge Ross shopper to begin with but this is the location closest to my home and stopped in to…read moresee if I could find something I saw on social media. As always this location feels very disorganized, messy, and sort of empty. There's a lot of dead space that they could use to stock more items which sort of makes it feel like a thrift shop almost. Also on this visit I saw the same pair of shoes in 3 different sizes all with a different price. So even though I'm already not a big Ross shopper, in future if I need to stop in for anything, I'll go to different location.

While this is not my go-to Walmart in the area, I do pop in on occasion when in Austell and I…read morehappen to need something only Walmart supplies. This Walmart is located at the corner of East West Connector and Floyd Road. It is the anchor of a small shopping complex that also features a Dollar Tree, shoe store, battery/bulbs store and a wing spot. Given the shopping center, parking is decent. The lot is not as large as other Walmart's but it gets it done. I have popped in here for several things over the years and have learned that this location is best to visit before 12:00 PM on Weekdays. Anytime after noon on weekdays and legit anytime on the weekends, this place is insane...so, I recommend you plan your trips here accordingly! Inventory has never been an issue at this location, as for the most part I always find what I am after. Service is hit and miss, just like any Walmart, however I usually receive better service during the AM hours...so just another reason to plan that trip at the right time. Overall, this is your standard Walmart. There is nothing that makes this location stand out in a good or bad way. When in need, I will pop by.

Walmart is a place where u will find something for your everything. If they make it they sell it at…read moreWalmart. From your home projects to outdoor living or sports and fitness , they have it all! While they do carry a reputation for low quality in the service arena, they do give you more bang for your buck particularly on products sold at other stores for more expensive prices. On my last few visit I was able to find less expensive kitchen items and tool kits for working on small projects around the house.The most recent was I was able to find 36-in x 84-in Clear Advantage All-in-One Screen Replacement Kit at a fraction of the price from places like Home Depot. These are used when your window screens on your home have weathered and rotted, or have been ripped from wear and tear. Very easy installation process.

Great selections and the prices are excellent . It's a big store with so many different styles and…read moreI just love it!!!! Great service too!!

I stumbled upon pOpshelf while visiting Bath & Body Works next door and figured I'd check it out…read moreafter passing it a few times before. I didn't really know what to expect but once I walked in, it looked like a Five Below-ish vibe but more mature. The big difference? The prices. There were some really good deals and some items that were a bittt overpriced, not crazy good deals on that end. But there were some particular items that really stood out pricewise and in terms of trend and quality. When I first walked in my eyes immediately went to the pens that were color-coded - so cute! It wasn't even the pens, but the bright way they were displayed and it didn't hurt that they were so many varieties and some classics in there like Pilot pens and gel pens. The clothes they had were so adorable but I wish they were cheaper to make me feel good about spending on more stuff I don't need, lol. Their "Go Sports" pieces were sooo me. They also had a bunch of holiday items up, party goods, cleaning items, so many things that I didn't expect. Cute store!

Wow. Y'all!!…read more I had no idea of the wonderfulness that is Big Lots. My friend took me here today and it was like seeing Jesus or IKEA for the first time! They absolutely have EVERYTHING. From small bags of chips to flip flops to soup and canned goods to DVDs . . . to . . . yeah, everything. And on the cheap!! Join the Big Lots bonus program and get the extra discount. And the weekly circular that advertises specials. Seriously, just do it!

There ain't no shame in that Big Lots shopping game!…read more This Big Lots sits in the King Springs Shopping Center directly on South Cobb Drive near the Ford Dealerships. Given its location in the shopping center, parking is never an issue. The condition of their stores, including this location could definitely be better. I do not think they have invested any capital in this store in years. From the floors to the ceilings and all the way to the registers and carts...it's all in need of a good refresh/update! If you can get past the appearance you can really find some good deals at Big Lots. They have a decent grocery section that I use for snacks mostly. They also have a great kitchen/housewares section where I have scooped up several sets of silverware and cups from over the years. During the holidays I also swing in here as they always have a solid holiday section with a lot of items from small to large! In addition to everything above, they surprisingly have a good furniture section. I am not too ashamed to admit that in my younger days I got a couch and a bed from Big Lots. The couch has since moved on, but the bed still sits in our guestroom right now! Overall, I have been coming to Big Lots for random and particular things throughout the years...and I don't see that changing anytime soon!

I think they give away free food, lap dances, diapers or something at this Wal-Mart. I mean, there…read morehas to be some sort of incentive to shop here because the place is always crowded beyond belief. I've seen people pull up and wait 5-10 minutes for a random parking space towards the front to open, and then ZOOOM!, they take off to grab it before someone else can. Yes. It's that bad. It's convenient, I guess. It's Wal-Mart, so they've got what you're looking for most likely. It's never exactly clean, but it's not filthy either. Then again, they're open 24/7 and super busy all the time, so I won't be too harsh on them about the cleanliness. If you're buying any sort of boxed or packaged item, I advise you open it to make sure everything's in there. I've picked up more than a few items that were missing things out of them. If I'm shopping for food here, which is extremely rare, I'm most likely purchasing non-perishables last minute, such as chips, flour/sugar, cereal, canned goods and such. The reason why I can no longer purchase meat is because I've bought meat from here that spoiled the very next day on more than 1 occasion. I planned on making a meal with ground beef that went from red to brown (funky smell included) not even a good 24 hours later. My mom had the same issue with their meat. The fruit always has bugs flying around, even in the winter, and does not look like the produce I get from Whole Foods, Kroger, or Publix. With that being said, they probably have what you're looking for, so have at it. As for me, I'll stick to the lesser-used location on down the road.

My delivery order was delivered to the wrong house, driver Anitra needs learn how to read numbers…read moreon a mailbox!

This Dollar Tree is located in the Walmart shopping center that sits at the corner of East West…read moreConnector and Floyd Road. Service is hit and miss with this location. It has never been absolutely terrible, but also it's never enough to make me write home about. I have been here when the store was in shambles, but on my last few visits they have cleaned up the floors and no longer keep heaps of boxes and product strewn across the aisles. So, all in all it was a fairly clean Dollar Tree, which is a rarity in these parts! Product wise, you can find all the staples you are used to at DT here. However, they do have a limited food section. They do not feature cooler/frozen foods, and have limited non-perishables as well. Overall, I try to avoid this shopping center when possible, but when in need, this is a solid Dollar Tree to swing through on occasion.

The Assistant Manager Monica was very rude and looked bothered when I asked for help looking for…read moreparty decorations for my daughter's 5th birthday. I would then proceed to ask what would be her best recommendation on top of giving her my ideas and vision she would pull her phone out and walks away ignoring the simple fact that I asked her a question, I continue to collect some decorations for the event, after that I go to check out and seen a long line with one check out lane, the associate asked for help from the Manager Monica, making her way up to the front she opened a second lane and due to the fact I was In sort of a rush I went to the second lane to check out, the service is terrible in that area I couldn't unlock my card in time when it was my turn, she tends to make exaggerating noises ag that point I was very uncomfortable and upset about my card not being able to unlock and her demeanor towards me I decided to not purchase any of the items I picked out and needed for the birthday party, as a first time customer going to this store while being in the area at the time and due to Ms. Monicas attitude towards me also the lack of teamwork that would be my first and last time going to that store.