New Avenue public plaza dubbed ‘East Cobb’s hometown hangout’

A few hundred spectators decked out in garden-party attire watched as a large green curtain was pulled down Thursday to reveal a new public plaza at Avenue East Cobb. The centerpiece of the retail center’s redevelopment also features a live music stage, and a high-energy cover band rocked the venue for a couple of hours … Read more

The Avenue East Cobb to unveil ‘The Plaza’ with cocktail event

There’s still a good bit of work to be done on the new plaza area at The Avenue East Cobb, which is the centerpiece of the retail center’s ongoing redevelopment project. But North American Properties, The Avenue’s management company, announced this week that it’s scheduled an unveiling of “The Plaza” in early September. A cocktail … Read more

Avenue East Cobb tree lighting reminders for Friday’s event

As we noted previously, the Avenue East Cobb is holding its first tree lighting celebration on Friday. The event is from 5:30-8 p.m. in the public plaza area, and the retail center has prepared a few reminders for those wishing to attend: Getting here – Parking is free and open to the public. Should parking … Read more

Jamestown acquires Avenue East Cobb property management firm

Back in August we noted the pending sale of the Atlanta office of North American Properties, which has managed the overhaul of Avenue East Cobb. On Wednesday NAP officially sent out word that the acquisition by Jamestown, a commercial real estate investment and management firm, which also operates Parkaire Landing Shopping Center in East Cobb … Read more

Avenue East Cobb to debut holiday tree lighting event

For the first time, Avenue East Cobb will have a tree lighting celebration to kick off the Christmas season. For several years, Avenue East Cobb has held a Menorah lighting with the Chabad of Cobb synagogue at the start of Hanukkah. The retail center on Monday announced that “The Lighting of Avenue East Cobb” will … Read more

Avenue East Cobb property manager acquired by Parkaire owner

The Atlanta-based subsidiary of a commercial real estate company that completed the redevelopment of Avenue East Cobb last year is being purchased by another major commercial developer and property manager. North American Properties announced Tuesday that its Atlanta unit is being acquired by Jamestown Properties, which manages major office and retail properties that include Parkaire … Read more

Pause wellness studio coming this fall to Avenue East Cobb

The national wellness studio Pause has announced it’s opening a location this fall at Avenue East Cobb. Services include cold plunge, floatation therapy, IV vitamin drip, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, contrast therapy, compression therapy, LED light therapy, and more. The local owners, Lisa and Evan Benson, will be having a meet and greet at the Avenue … Read more

East Cobb Biz Scene: Olea Oliva! closing at Avenue East Cobb

The Olea Oliva! store at Avenue East Cobb, which sells gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, herbal teas and other artisanal food items, is closing. The married couple of owner Smita Daya and her husband Dilip Daya are retiring and moving to Italy, where they have been frequently spending time in the nearly eight years … Read more

Barnes and Noble continues renovations at Avenue East Cobb

The last update we got from Barnes and Noble in June about its forthcoming bookstore at Avenue East Cobb targeted an October opening, and that’s still the case. The company released some photos of the interior below, and we took the above shot that’s showing a bit more progress. There’s still not a specific opening … Read more

Round Trip Brewing Co. to open location at The Avenue East Cobb

Round Trip Brewing Co., a German-style craft brewhouse and restaurant in the trendy Atlanta Westside neighborhood, is opening a second location at The Avenue East Cobb. The restaurant and North American Properties, the retail center’s management company, made the announcement Thursday, projecting a spring 2024 opening. The 4,.500-square-foot space is at Suite 1560 at The … Read more

Tickets go on sale for The Avenue East Cobb cocktail event

As we posted last month, The Avenue East Cobb will be unveiling its new plaza on Sept. 7 with a cocktail celebration. Today, tickets went on sale for the event, which lasts from 6-9 p.m., which costs $75 a person, with all proceeds being donated to MUST Ministries. There will be food samplings from new … Read more

The Avenue East Cobb update: Summer events; redevelopment

The summer schedule of special events at The Avenue East Cobb will be getting underway next week as redevelopment continues. Above is an aerial photo taken for the retail center, which has set a general timetable for completion by this summer. Marketing manager Madison Murphey told East Cobb News there’s no more specific estimate for … Read more

Hand and Stone grand reopening set for The Avenue East Cobb

A number of stores are on the move at The Avenue East Cobb as redevelopment work continues. One of those businesses affected by the construction of “jewel box” restaurants and a public plaza is Hand and Stone  Massage and Facial Spa. It’s now located in Suite 900, between the Loft and Bath and Body Works, … Read more

The Avenue East Cobb announces new restaurants, shops

Two new restaurants are coming to The Avenue East Cobb as part of a series of new lease signings as the retail center continues redevelopment. North American Properties announced Thursday that Press Waffle Co., an eatery chain featuring Belgian Liége waffles, will occupy space this fall in one of two new “jewel box” buildings featuring … Read more

Barnes and Noble to open bookstore at The Avenue East Cobb

Nearly a dozen years after losing a major book retail store, The Avenue East Cobb is getting another one. North American Properties, the retail center’s management company, confirmed to East Cobb News Friday that Barnes & Noble will be filling part of the former Bed Bath & Beyond space by this summer. The Atlanta Business Chronicle … Read more

The Avenue East Cobb redevelopment construction work begins

Right before the holiday shopping season got underway, a sizable portion of the back parking lot at The Avenue East Cobb was being fenced off. It’s the start of a redevelopment plan we’ve been following for some months, to include a public plaza and two “jewel box” buildings with restaurants and retail, as well as … Read more

PHOTOS: Groundbreaking celebration at The Avenue East Cobb

Amid the sounds of tinkling champagne classes and a jazz band, East Cobbers, local dignitaries and shop owners at The Avenue East Cobb gathered Thursday afternoon to kick off a new era for the major retail center. As an honorary wrecking ball—signed by many of the attendees—slammed into a window of the former Bravura store, … Read more

The Avenue East Cobb to hold redevelopment groundbreaking

The Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road) has announced that it will have a groundbreaking celebration to kick off redevelopment plans on Aug. 25. The event takes place from 5-7 p.m. on that date in the Central Lot, in front of what had been the Bravura store, with live music, “lite bites” and beverages. The … Read more

New York Butcher Shoppe coming to The Avenue East Cobb

The space that’s been open next to the J. Jill store at The Avenue East Cobb will be occupied this fall by New York Butcher Shoppe. North American Properties announced Thursday that the South Carolina-based chain will open its third metro Atlanta location in November. NAP also said Warby Parker, an eyeglass retailer, and Tempur-Pedic, … Read more

Commissioners OK overhaul plans for The Avenue East Cobb

The overhaul of The Avenue East Cobb was approved by the Cobb Board of Commissioners Tuesday with only a slight change added. During a zoning hearing, the site plan change request by North American Properties was passed on the commission’s consent agenda, meaning there was no opposition. The back portion of the retail center on … Read more