REI to add Alpharetta store next spring

Recreational Equipment Inc. is expanding its Atlanta presence by adding a store in Alpharetta during spring 2015.

The Seattle-based company’s new store will be located at Mansell Crossing at the northwest corner of North Point Parkway and Mansell Road.

The company said the new store will be more than 24,000 square feet.

The stores will offer outdoor gear and apparel for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling and travel.

REI is a $2 billion national multichannel retail co-op that has more than five million active members. The company has 135 stores in 33 states.

Alpharetta Fireworks at Willis Park 7/4/2014 at 5:30pm

Festivities begin @ 5:30pm on the lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center as the American Heritage Society of Georgia present historical information on the importance and meaning of Independence Day.  Musical entertainment by the Alpharetta City Band and local band Serious Business will follow.  Children's inflatables will be on the lawn from 6pm to 9pm.  There will be a nominal fee for inflatables.  Food vendors will be located throughout Wills Park from 6pm to 9pm, or bring your own picnic.  Our spectacular fireworks show will begin at dusk.