Chili’s Restaurant has opened its doors in Dawsonville. The restaurant and bar serves a variety of lunch and dinner options. It is located at 60 Crossroads Blvd. Call 706-216-2452 for an order to-go or order online at chilis.com or by using the smartphone app.

The long-awaited Publix grocery store is open in Dawsonville. The store is located at 145 Forest Blvd, Suite 100. Visit www.publix.com to order from the deli online and sign up for weekly specials. You can also call the store at 706-216-4220 for more information.

The Purple Corn Boutique is located in downtown Dawsonville at 5 Highway 9 South. The store sells women’s clothing and accessories in size small to plus size at affordable prices. To shop the store online, visit www.thepurplecornboutique.com or call 770-883-5109

The NextStar Communications Sprint Retail Store gives Dawson County another wireless phone carrier option. The store is located at 391 Quill Drive. For information on wireless plan options call 678-920-5009.