Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Buckhead: See The List

ATLANTA — As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike throughout the United States, many retailers in Buckhead and other cities are re-implementing mask mandates to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

New mask requirements come as the highly contagious delta variant continues to sweep across the nation. The variant, which originated in India, now accounts for more than 93 percent of all new cases in the United States, according to data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many retailers attribute revised mandates to the CDC’s new mask guidance, which recommends all vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings or when in areas with "substantial" or "high" transmission; however, most stop short of requiring fully vaccinated customers to wear face coverings.

The CDC defines "substantial" transmission as 50 to 99.99 cases per 100,000 people over seven days, while "high" transmission is defined as more than 100 cases per 100,000 during that span.

Here’s a look at which retailers in Buckhead now require masks and who should wear them, according to a list compiled by AARP and various news outlets:

ALDI, 3221 Peachtree Road, Suite 101, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Face coverings are required for unvaccinated customers and employees, and optional for vaccinated customers.

Apple, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Citing a company memo to employees, Bloomberg reported that Apple reinstituted a mask requirement for shoppers and staff at most of its U.S. retail outlets.

AT&T
3431 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta
2561 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Employees, customers and visitors are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

Bed Bath & Beyond, 1 Buckhead Loop NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: A mask mandate remains in place for shoppers and employees but exempts fully vaccinated customers "in U.S. locations where permitted by local order or law."

CVS
3637 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
3221 Peachtree Road, Atlanta
1943 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
3401 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta
2014 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
3221 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta
2350 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta
2539 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Face coverings are required for employees and customers who are not fully vaccinated, and optional for those who are.

Home Depot, 2525 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: The retailer issued a mask requirement for "all associates, contractors and vendors" at its U.S. stores. All customers will be asked to wear masks.

Kroger
2542 Morosgo Way NE, Atlanta
3330 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Masks are “strongly encouraged” for fully vaccinated customers and employees. Masks are required for unvaccinated customers and employees working in in-store clinics and pharmacies.

McDonald’s
1994 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
2929 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
4010 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
4362 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta
3324 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: McDonald’s has mandated that all customers and employees wear masks at locations in areas with high or substantial rates of COVID-19 transmission.

Nordstrom, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: The retailer requires face masks where mandated and for those who aren't vaccinated.

Publix
3535 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2900 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta
2365 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
4279 Roswell Road NE, Suite 300, Atlanta
1250 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
2020 Howell Mill Road, Suite A, Atlanta
2275 Moores Mill Boulevard NW, Atlanta
2900 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta
2325 Cheshire Bridge Road NW, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: All employees are required to wear face coverings. Masks are optional for vaccinated customers.

Starbucks
3330 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
2900 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2333 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
1203 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
2571 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2581 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
3393 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta
3370 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta
1968 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta
3550 Lenox Road NW, Atlanta
3901 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
1801 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta
1870 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta
4920 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Starbucks “strongly recommends” customers wear facial coverings regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required where mandated by local law or regulation. Starting Aug. 5, all store partners must wear face coverings.

Target
3535 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2539 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Target requires face coverings for all team members and strongly recommends face coverings for all customers in areas with a substantial or high risk of transmission.

TJX Companies
T. J.Maxx: 1 Buckhead Loop NE, Atlanta
Marshalls: 3232 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
HomeGoods: 2525 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Marshalls: 3232 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
HomeGoods: 3788 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta

Who Has To Mask Up: The parent company of T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra and HomeGoods requires all employees and unvaccinated customers to wear face coverings, which remain optional for fully vaccinated customers.

Verizon, 3275 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: The company says masks "may be required" at Verizon locations and that its outlets follow "CDC guidelines and legal requirements.”

Walgreens
4535 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta
3925 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2893 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
3658 Roswell Road NW, Atlanta
2345 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2020 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta
3964 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Employees regardless of vaccination status are required to mask up. Customers and employees who are not vaccinated are asked to continue wearing masks.

Walmart, 1801 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: All employees must wear face coverings regardless of vaccination status. Masks are encouraged for fully vaccinated customers and required for those unvaccinated.

Whole Foods
77 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
3535 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta
Who Has To Mask Up: Masks are required for unvaccinated customers and employees. Masks are optional for vaccinated customers and employees.