Spend and Save with Atlanta's Best Black Friday Deals

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and the time when most retailers give premium discounts and deals to shoppers. In metropolitan Atlanta there are numerous day after Thanksgiving specials for Georgia Peaches and Southern Gents who are ready to shop and save.

Get a Hotel Room Close To The Action.

Atlanta area hotels are offering shopping packages for Thanksgiving that include reasonably priced room rates, VIP coupon deals, gift cards and special promotions.

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center is featuring the Macy's Shop Til You Drop deal for holiday bargain hunters. Conveniently located near the upscale Perimeter Mall, located north of downtown, the deal includes Breakfast for two daily, 11% off discount coupon to Macy's, $129 per night or, for $149 per night. Guest also receive a $25 Macy's gift card with their hotel stay.

Westin Buckhead offers savvy shoppers the ideal location adjacent to Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square Mall. Their Legendary Shopping Package includes: one night's accommodations from $229, One $25 dollar Lenox Mall gift certificate voucher per day, a $40 dollar food and beverage credit per day, 11% Macy's Lenox Square discount card, 4pm late check-out and Self Parking for one car.

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, a 10 minute cab ride from Buckhead shopping, has rates from $119 per night. Their shopping promotion includes an American breakfast for two adults in the Collage restaurant, an offer booklet with over $500 in savings at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, and 4pm late checkout.

W Atlanta, also located in the Perimeter area, is featuring a W Hotels Shop package. Enjoy a $50 Bloomingdales Gift Certificate, $50 W Hotels The Store Gift Certificate, Limited Edition W Gift Wrap Set, Bloomingdales Tote Bag and Two Wraptinis.

A Discounter's Dream: Midnight Madness Sales and Warehouse Outlets.

While many people will flood the local Target, Kmart and Wal-Mart for bulk items, toys and electronics, exclusive specialty items are rarely found in the mammoth retailers. Retail outlets and neighborhood boutiques often have unique gifts for holiday gift giving.

North Georgia's Premium Outlets, located at 800 Highway 400 South, Dawsonville, GA 30534, offers additional savings for Black Friday. Starting at 12 am November 23, participate in great discounts for bargain conscious consumers and early bird fashionistas.

Holiday In-Store Promotions range from 50% off entire store merchandise at Calvin Klein to $25 savings card with every $100 gift card that is purchased at Liz Claiborne. Sign up for the VIP club and gain addition access to online store coupons, contests and added bargains.

The Tanger Outlet Mall located at 800 Steven B Tanger Blvd Commerce, GA 30529 also opens Thanksgiving night at 12 midnight. After you've finished off the turkey and all the trimmings save on holiday offers from Adidas, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, Bass, Big Dogs, Black & Decker, Carter's, Claire's, Dress Barn, Gap Outlet, J Crew, Jockey, Nautica, Nine West Outlet, Perfumania, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok, and Rockport Outlet Stores.

Good deals can be also found in the Chattahoochee Avenue Warehouse District. Located on several smaller streets off Chattahoochee Avenue and Howell Mill Road, stores from jewelry to designer shoes, and luggage to men's' suits are available for holiday retail therapy.

Where else can you find designer apparel, high quality gifts and breathtaking holiday décor at a reasonable price?

Shop at the off price retailers' trifecta: Marshalls, Filene's Basement and TJ MAXX.

Wish you could shop at the premier high-end boutiques and department stores? Look no further than the fabulous stores mentioned above. These shops not only sell original department & specialty store merchandise for unbelievable savings, but often have incredible one of a kind sample pieces found in upscale boutiques.

In the Buckhead section of Atlanta, TJ Maxx, Filene's Basement and Marshalls are located within one square mile of each other. If you are a regular shopper at these stores, get there early on the holidays. Every location often carries different merchandise, the higher income bracket of the neighborhood, usually the better the selection.

Here are a few additional tips to successfully navigate the day after Thanksgiving sale madness and mayhem.

1) Organize and plan before you travel to the malls. Know what stores you plan to hit and have all your coupons ready.

2) Read product reviews before you shop. Understanding the item and its purpose may prevent buyers' remorse.

3) Beware of strict store return policies. Most shops have limited policies for returns, so be aware of each store's rules before you purchase.

4) Carry water and snacks. You will be standing in long lines and will need some refreshment to keep your energy up for the long day.

5) Find a sitter for the little ones. Our darling little ones usually don't have the same levels of stamina as their motivated parents on power shopping days.

6) Peruse the local Atlanta paper. Retailers almost always advertise in the Atlanta Journal - Constitution. Use these coupons and special deals for Black Friday. Forget to clip the ads, and you could miss out on extra discounts from 10% to 50%.

With one of the world's busiest airports, Atlanta travelers and even residents can participate in first-class shopping and bargain hunting in the crown jewel of the south.