Gander Mountain, an outdoor clothing and supply retailer, opened a new store over the weekend at Snellville Exchange shopping complex near the intersection of Scenic Highway and Essex Drive adjacent to the existing Hobby Lobby. The 52,000-square-foot store is the sixth Gander Mountain location in Georgia, and the third in metro Atlanta, joining existing stores in Albany, Augusta, McDonough, Newnan and Valdosta.

"In the fall of 2012, Gander Mountain opened its first store in Georgia, and we immediately became the place to go for outdoors enthusiasts in the region who are seeking the best selection, service and prices," said David Pratt, Gander Mountain's Chief Executive Officer. "We are thrilled to bring another new Gander Mountain store to the people in Georgia, where outdoors traditions run deep and are passed down from generation to generation. We welcome this opportunity to provide more people in metro Atlanta with opportunities to experience all that Gander Mountain offers."

Gander Mountain's newest store will feature one of the largest selections of new and used firearms in Georgia, together with a wide selection of gear and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and archery. The store will offer an wide selection of men's and women's active performance outdoor and casual apparel and active footwear.

The new Snellville store is the most recent location announced in a sizable expansion. In 2012 and 2013 Gander Mountain opened 18 stores in 9 states. In 2014 Gander Mountain opened 23 new stores and has announced plans to open 7 new stores this year in addition to the Snellville location. Information: www.GanderMountain.com.

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