Mayor’s Office of Communications
Atlanta’s First Municipal Grocery Store Opens Through Unique Public-Private Partnership
| WHO: | Mayor Andre Dickens Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich Councilmember Michael Julian Bond Fulton County District 3 Commissioner Dana Barrett Savi Provisions President Paul Nair |
| WHAT: | The City of Atlanta, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions, is proud to announce the grand opening of Azalea Fresh Marke—a first-of-its-kind municipal grocery store located in Downtown Atlanta.
Azalea Fresh Market is the result of a collaborative effort between City officials, local organizations, Savi Provisions, Independent Grocers Alliance and community members who identified a pressing need for more affordable, fresh and healthy food options in Atlanta. With 14 percent of Atlanta experiencing food insecurity, this initiative provides access to nutritious food in a USDA designated low-income, low-access area while also fostering economic growth and job creation within the community. The store is located in the historic Olympia Building, now repurposed for this novel use as part of the Dickens’ broader vision for healthy, connected and thriving neighborhoods. Media requested to RSVP to atlmedia@atlantaga.gov. |
| WHEN: | Thursday, August 28, 2025.
12:00 p.m.- Doors Open + Tours + B Roll 1:00 p.m.- Program Begins 2:00 p.m.– Doors Open to the Public |
| WHERE: | 25 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| WHY: | Food deserts disproportionately affect low-income neighborhoods, exacerbating existing inequalities. Addressing these disparities head on is critical for increasing equity and ensuring all Atlanta residents have the right to healthy food.As part of Mayor Andre Dickens’ fresh food access initiatives to bring more fresh food options to low-access neighborhoods, Azalea Fresh Market is a continuation of the Mayor’s efforts to increase access to fresh food throughout the city. |
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