Harbor Freight Tools Announces Grand Opening Of Athens, Georgia Store

The Grand Opening of Harbor Freight Tools in Athens, GA will take place on November 27th and will kick-off with Grand Opening Sale, with Doors opening at 8:00am. Harbor Freight Tools will also present a donation of tools to the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity on Saturday November 27 at 11:00am for use in their efforts to create affordable housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe Counties. End Quote

Athens-Clarke County, GA (1888PressRelease) November 24, 2010 - Harbor Freight Tools, the nation's largest discount tool retailer, today announced the November 27th opening of their newest retail store located in The Markets at Epps Bridge Shopping Center at 1850 Epps Bridge Parkway, Ste. 315 in the city of Athens.

The Grand Opening will take place on November 27th and will kick-off with Grand Opening Sale, with Doors opening at 8:00 am. Harbor Freight Tools will also present a donation of tools and safety equipment to the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity on Saturday November 27 at 11:00am for use in their efforts to create affordable housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe Counties.

"Oconee County is extremely pleased with Harbor Freight Tools establishing its presence in the region. We value the presence of many new businesses in our county and look forward to working closely with Harbor Freight Tools to ensure this store is extremely successful. This type of business will enhance the county with new jobs as well as provide our citizens with the opportunity to avail themselves to the great variety of high quality tools at very low prices," said Melvin Davis, Chairman of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners.

"Harbor Freight Tools continues to see a dramatic increase in customer traffic as consumers look to find the best value for their money," said Eric Smidt, CEO of Harbor Freight Tools. "We are excited to finally be opening our doors in Athens, offering consumers a much needed alternative to the big box retailers that sell high priced national brands."

About Harbor Freight Tools
At Harbor Freight Tools, customers can always find thousands of items on sale, weekly sales events, a no-hassle return policy, and a one-year competitor price match guarantee. Harbor Freight Tools is family-owned and operated and goes the extra mile to earn its customers' business everyday. The results speak for themselves -- Harbor Freight Tools has over 10 million satisfied customers and growing, as thousands of people switch to Harbor Freight Tools every day.

Since 1968, Harbor Freight Tools has been known as the national leader in selling high quality tools at "ridiculously low prices." Harbor Freight Tools stocks over 7,000 items in categories including automotive, shop equipment, air and power tools, outdoor equipment, compressors, welding, and woodworking tools. With a lifetime guarantee on all hand tools and outstanding customer service, Harbor Freight Tools is a favorite with business customers such as contractors, government agencies, schools and manufacturing companies and with tool enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers who want a top-quality selection while still being value-conscious. Harbor Freight Tools operates over 337 stores in 44 states across the United States. For more information, visit www.harborfreight.com.

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