It's the season of thankfulness. While some businesses give thanks to their customers by being open on Thanksgiving, others opt to show their gratefulness by giving their employees the day off. And some find a happy medium. Here's a sample of how those in North Fulton set the table.
Need to go to the grocery store?
What's open: Sprouts Farmers Market locations, including its Sandy Springs store, have special Thanksgiving hours. Get a jump on it and pre-order one of its prepared holiday meals.
7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sprouts Farmers Market, 4600 Roswell Road, Suite A100, Sandy Springs. 678-954-5294, sprouts.com.
The doors close no later than 4 p.m. at Whole Foods Market stores. Hours may differ among locations.
8 a.m.-3 p.m. 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-534-3138, wholefoodsmarket.com.
All Kroger stores operate on Thanksgiving. This includes the Holcomb Bridge Road location in Roswell, which is open 24 hours.
24 hours. 2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 678-352-7488, kroger.com.
What's closed: Trader Joe's and Publix stores will be on turkey break.
Need to grab a drink?
What's open: After lunch digestion sets in, Meehan's Public House begins pouring in the evening. The staff says last call depends on when the joint stops jumping.
6 p.m. 227 Sandy Springs Place, Atlanta. 404-843-8058, meehanssandysprings.com.
What's closed: Brookwood Grill in Roswell and Twisted Taco in Alpharetta go dark on Turkey Day.
Looking for a bite to eat?
What's open: The staff at B's Bistro in Sandy Springs whips up a four-course turkey, ham or Scottish salmon Thanksgiving meal.
1-7 p.m. 6010 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. 404-389-9258.
Buca di Beppo pairs traditional Thanksgiving fare with Italian dishes.
11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2335 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770-643-9463, bucadibeppo.com.
What's closed: Jerusalem Bakery & Grill in Alpharetta, Egg Harbor Cafe in Sandy Springs and Table & Main in Roswell won't be firing up their kitchens.
Need to fill a prescription?
What's open: Although many CVS pharmacies will be open until 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, some stay open 24 hours, including the Alpharetta Highway location in Roswell.
24 hours. 11710 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. 770-754-0141, cvs.com.
What's closed: Although the store is open, the pharmacy at Walgreens on South Main Street in Alpharetta is not. North Fulton Compounding Pharmacy in Alpharetta is closed, too.
