Named after General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah, the mall has expanded since its opening in 1969 to nearly one million square feet.

[1] The center also features junior anchors Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, H&M, DSW, and Crunch Fitness.

By 1988 Maas Brothers was consolidated into Jordan Marsh, a major Federated Department Stores chain based in Florida and New England.

The proposed Southlake Mall received significant pushback from nearby residents and The Rouse Company pulled out.

The renovations changed the feel of the mall altogether featuring "coastal" design elements like whitewashed wood, tabby walls, and lighter paint choices.

[6] Further consolidation saw the closure of Jordan Marsh in September 1991, as the southern stores were folded in Burdine's, which did not operate in Georgia.

[6] Also throughout 2005 the mall introduced several new retailers to the market including Forever 21, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Nine West, Aldo, and Hollister Co.

This included an updated logo along with new street signs at the highway entrances, as well as new tile flooring in some areas.

On February 24, 2022, developer Madison Capital was granted approval to rezone the former Sears tract to multi-family.