I visit area frequently, so here goes:
Pasta Max in downtown McD-- great Italian food and you can't eat it all. not cheap but mid price.
Indian Wells State Park-- real hot springs you can enjoy-- President Roosevelt spent lots of time there, not $.
3 dollar café - 1 mile east of 75 at exit 218. good sportsbar
OB's Barbecue- between exit 218 and 216 on east frontage road of 75.
Tres Peso- next door to OB's- great margaritas and homemade food
There's a Walmart at exit 218 near Ruby Tuesday and cracker barrel.
Summit is east of 75 at exit 216. Snapper is west.
I usually stay at Hilton Garden at 218, friendly staff and free drinks
Lots of stores on east and west side(yes Starbucks) and of course Chick fila.
Georgia state penitentiary at exit 201
Tanger outlet mall at about 209, Liquor store at exit 212 east side.
You'll have fun, and eat/drink well nearby.