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Cousins Announces More Retailers at the Avenue Forsyth
April 29, 2008

Cousins Properties Inc. has announced a new list of retailers that have signed leases at The Avenue Forsyth, a 527,000-square-foot mixed-use development at the intersection of Georgia 400 and Georgia 141 (Peachtree Parkway) in Forsyth County. The suburban Atlanta area is one of the U.S Census Bureau's top 10 fastest growing counties for 2007. Construction of phase I of the project, which includes 64,000 square feet of office space, began in January 2007 and the project will open on May 14. In addition, Cousins owns 39 adjacent acres for future expansion of the project. The retailers with signed leases at The Avenue Forsyth include Aeropostale, AMC Avenue Forsyth 12, American Eagle, Ann Taylor Loft, Aria (Aveda), Avalon Nails, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Chico's, The Chocolaterie, Christopher and Banks, Circuit City, CJ Banks, Claire's, Coldwater Creek, Dreamy Gelato, DSW, Fuzzwig's Candy Factory, GameStop, GNC, Ichiban Steak & Sushi, J. Jill, Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant, Lenscrafters, Limited Too, Little Azio, MovieStop, Natural Body Spa & Shop, New York & Company, Origins, Outside World, Rack Room Shoes, Relax the Back, Select Comfort, Straw Dog, Stride Rite, Sunglass Hut, Surftown USA, Sweet & Sassy, Tailgaters Alley, Talbots, Ted's Montana Grill, Victoria's Secret, White House/Black Market and Yogurberry. Outparcel leases include Chick-fil-A, Colonial Bank, CVS, Jim & Nick's BBQ, The Firkin & Crown, Red Robin and SunTrust. In addition to these signed leases, there are additional retailer commitments that bring the retail space in phase I to 70 percent committed.

 
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