ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The City of Atlanta will soon open its own grocery store in Downtown Atlanta on Thursday.

Azalea Fresh Market was created in response to a “pressing need” for more affordable fresh food options, the city said in a statement. The collaboration also involves Savi Provisions, a supermarket chain with multiple Atlanta locations, and Invest Atlanta, an economic development agency.

The first-of-its-kind grocery store is in the historic Olympia Building at 23 Peachtree St.

“Food deserts disproportionately affect low-income neighborhoods, exacerbating existing inequalities,” the city said. “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 Ma

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