Putting final touches on Avalon

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Avalon, a $600 million blend of shops, restaurants, homes and offices at Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400 in Alpharetta, is scheduled to make its debut Thursday.

AS the opening day approaches, construction crews continue to put the final touches on the Fulton County project.

Eddie Creamer organizes the sign for the Vinyard Vines store.

Shawn Schledorn cuts wood with a saw inside the Vinyard Vines store.

Tables inside the Kona Grill are covered with protective plastic

Fred Yamada (left) talks to Sumiko Tranberg are inside the Kona Grill.

Glenn Gauthier spreads safety rubber surfacing inside one of the family zones.

Premium seating awaits patrons at one of the 12 theaters inside Regal Cinemas.

Jennifer Kuhns (left) and Krystie Rose Millich install a mural above the L'Occitane store.

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Avalon, a $600 million blend of shops, restaurants, homes and offices at Old Milton Parkway and Ga. 400 in Alpharetta, is scheduled to make its debut Thursday.

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