Downtown Atlanta will soon have a new destination for fresh and healthy food. Azalea Fresh Market will open its doors Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 a.m. Azalea Fresh Market will be the city’s first municipal grocery store and a cornerstone of Mayor Andre Dickens’ commitment to expanding food access across the city.
The store was created through a public-private partnership between Invest Atlanta, and Savi Provisions. The store will be located in the Olympia Building, located at 25 Peachtree St, which previously was home to a Walgreens. The historic building has been transformed into a hub for nutritious and affordable groceries in the heart of the city.
Azalea Fresh Market will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering fresh produce, pantry staples, and prepared foods. Upstairs, there will be an industrial kitchen, prepared-food area, and community-style seating, adding a gathering space to the market.
Mayor Dickens emphasized the broader impact of the market. “Every Atlantan deserves convenient access to fresh, healthy food,” he said. “Azalea Fresh Market is a step toward healthier neighborhoods and stronger communities.”
For downtown residents, including Georgia State University students, working professionals, and longtime community members, the store fills a longstanding gap. A walkable grocery option adds convenience and livability to an area long underserved by full-service markets.
The store also fits into broader revitalization efforts. As city leaders and developers invest in downtown, food access has become central to attracting new residents while supporting existing ones. Azalea anchors the Olympia Building as more than a historic landmark; now it’s woven into the daily fabric of life downtown.
Dickens added that the market represents more than food access; it’s an investment in equity, public health, and neighborhood vitality. “Azalea Fresh Market is about making sure that no matter your zip code, you have the opportunity to thrive,” he said.
The city described the store as part of a $5.3 million investment in public-private partnerships. Officials say two more municipal grocery stores are planned in the Southwest Atlanta and West End neighborhoods, both slated to open in late 2025.
By bringing fresh food into the city core, and with two more Atlanta stores on the way, Azalea Fresh Market stands as part grocery store, part community center, and part promise of Atlanta’s future: healthier, connected, and equitable.
Mayor Dickens concluded, “This municipal grocery store strategy is a significant step toward addressing food deserts in our city and ensuring that all residents can enjoy healthy, affordable food options.”
