News Summary
A new Five Below store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia, at the Augusta Exchange Shopping Center. This location will replace the former Party City and is part of Five Below’s expansion in the Central Savannah River Area. The store will provide various job opportunities for local residents and offer trendy, affordable products aimed at a younger audience, with prices capped at $5.
Augusta Welcomes New Five Below Store on September 19, 2025
A new Five Below store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia, at the Augusta Exchange Shopping Center on September 19, 2025. The store will occupy the space previously held by Party City, which closed earlier in 2025. This new addition marks Five Below’s expansion in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), making it the third location in the region.
Store Location and Employment Opportunities
The new Five Below store will be located at 249 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway. A sign has been posted at the site indicating that the company is currently hiring for various positions at the new location. This hiring initiative is expected to provide job opportunities for residents of Augusta and the surrounding areas.
Details About Five Below
Five Below is a discount retail chain based in Pennsylvania, specializing in products priced at $5 or less. The chain has experienced rapid growth, operating over 1,800 storefronts across the United States. Five Below’s strategy focuses on offering trendy merchandise, including accessories, games, tech, and beauty items, making it popular among teenagers and pre-teens.
Current Presence in the CSRA
The Augusta location will join existing Five Below stores in the CSRA, including one in Evans, Georgia, located at 4225 Washington Road Suite 2, and another in Aiken, South Carolina, at 2529 Whiskey Road Suite 415. The opening of the new store is anticipated to draw customers from various neighborhoods, contributing to local commerce.
Context on Party City’s Closure
The space allocated for the new Five Below was previously occupied by Party City, which had to close its Augusta location earlier this year. The transition from a party supply store to a discount retail chain reflects ongoing changes in consumer behavior and retail landscapes, providing community members with new shopping options.
Conclusion
With the opening of Five Below, Augusta residents will have access to a wider array of affordable products and gift items. As the grand opening date approaches, community members can look forward to new job opportunities and a fresh shopping experience, all set to take place within the familiar Augusta Exchange Shopping Center.
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Additional Resources
- WJBF: Five Below to Open in Augusta Exchange Location Sept 19
- Fast Company: Five Below is Opening 150 New Stores This Year
- Retail Touch Points: Five Below Plans 150 New Stores by February 2026
- Wikipedia: General Information
- Encyclopedia Britannica: General Knowledge
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