Goodwill Store — Local services in Athens

a few months ago I tried to drop off some clothing, tags still attached and a mostly new microwave. an irrate older lady told me to beat it. they weren't taking anymore items because people only drop off junk. a couple days ago I dropped off some items and they have a limit on what you can drop off "two small bags, no furniture." I typically like goodwill, however, athens goodwill does not have much inside for shopping. it's bizarre they won't take donations and are so choosy about what is donated. it's free stuff, they operate based on what people donate. maybe they just don't want to work. I'm not mad they don't want my personal donations but I wish they had a better selection inside the store for shopping. maybe they would if they accepted what people tried to donate. there are a couple of swap shops in town that I really like. I don't think I will donate or shop at athens...

Dropped something off that I shouldn’t have that meant a lot. Returned to the store and asked about it but was unable to find it. Kathy took my name and phone number down stating she would call me back. When I left, about 10 minutes later, she called me saying they found it. Every time I have been in, everyone has been super helpful. They went above and beyond this time,...

Will knowingly sell items that don't work or parts of items separately, that will only work together. These items will be placed in different locations leaving unsuspecting shoppers with items that they can't use. Prices have gone way up. What happened to Heather? She was an excellent and honest manager. Woman in store today is awful. Dishonest,...