What's Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, GA — On New Year’s Day, residents in Woodstock will leave behind a year marked by unprecedented hardship and challenges. After spending much of the year navigating the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic, many will no doubt welcome 2021 with open arms.

As we ring in the new year in our town, many local facilities and government offices will take the day off to recognize the start of the new year.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Woodstock on New Year’s:

• Cherokee County government will be closed Friday.

• Cherokee County Schools are off from Dec. 21 - Jan. 3, all offices are closed.

• Municipal offices for Woodstock will be closed Friday.

• Senior Services are closing at 5 p.m. on Thursday and will remain closed through Friday.

• All Sequoyah Regional Library System branches will be closed Wednesday-Saturday.

• Garbage services depend on the hauler in Woodstock.

• This is a federal holiday and all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. No mail will be delivered or sent. Regular business hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2.

However, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, there are several stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day.

Retailers

• Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Dillard’s: Some stores open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (varies by mall)

• Hobby Lobby: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• IKEA: Open regular hours.

• Kohl’s: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Lowe’s: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Macy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Marshalls: Open regular hours.

• Neiman Marcus: Open noon to 5 p.m.

• PetSmart: Open regular hours.

• Target: Open regular hours.

• TJ Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Walgreens: Open regular hours.

• Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants

• Applebee’s

• Buca di Beppo

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Burger King

• Carl's Jr.

• Carrabba’s

• The Cheesecake Factory

• Chick-fil-A

• Chili’s

• Chipotle

• Cracker Barrel

• Denny’s

• Domino’s

• Dunkin’

• Fogo de Chão

• Hardee's

• IHOP

• KFC

• Kona Grill

• Lettuce Entertain You

• Maggiano's

• McDonald’s

• Morton’s The Steakhouse

• Olive Garden

• Panda Express

• Panera Bread

• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

• Sonic

• Starbucks

• Subway

• Taco Bell

• The Capital Grille

• Waffle House

• Wahlburgers

• Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.

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This article originally appeared on the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch