So as many of you already know, I’ve had to pull away from unrestricted free advertising on DM – even in comments – in recent years as I try to establish a business model for the site, but every once in a while we still have to open the flood gates and give our great local businesses a bit of free love!

Sure the DM comments section isn’t a Black Friday flyer in the AJC, but hey it’s somethin’!

So, let’s hear it local businesses.  What deals are you planning for post-turkey day?

Why risk life and limb at the national chains tomorrow when you can score significant discounts, great customer service – and even free adult beverages – at Fab “Black” Friday in Decatur?

Catherine at The Decatur Minute has done all of the work compiling a smorgasbord of tomorrow’s discounts, so jump on over and check it out!

And just two heads up from yours truly.  First, if you want 25% off at Decatur clothing stores tomorrow, you’ll have to do some morning-ish shopping – 9a-1p.  And secondly, if you get the AJC, there are a bunch of 35% off coupons to Cooks Warehouse tucked into today’s paper.

Know of more Decatur deals for this long weekend?  Comment below!

Ann at Mingei World Arts sends out an announcement about Black Friday “doorbusters” at Mingei (featuring “items that never go on sale” and deals at other Church Street shops.

Mingei

FRIDAY MORNING ONLY- 9a-1p

20% OFF all Guatemalan bags and runners
25% OFF all kimonos and haori
20% OFF wool shawls
30% OFF medium and large Dewali oil lamps.

Hoopla – Great deals Friday on apparel, dolls, dollhouses and puzzles. 20% to 50% off!

Taste – 20% off all Georgia-made products. Great gifts!

UPDATE: Whits End sends in their Black Friday deals too!

Our sales specials for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be 20% off all Columbia fleece, shirts, sweaters, jackets, and sweatshirts, and 10% off all other non-sale items in the store (excluding DHS Spirit Wear, and Photography).

Also on sale now at 20% off are all TOMS SHOES. (Remember, a child in need gets a free pair for each pair sold.) All Docker’s pants, and Patagonia Shoes are on sale. Some gifts and clothing are clearance priced, as are all Columbia shoes.

UPDATE II: The Decatur Minute has a bunch more!

Who else has Black Friday deals?  Let’s hear ’em Decatur merchants!