On Saturday at Al Bishop Park in Cobb County members of the public can purchase fresh produce to support local farmers in a drive-thru farmer’s market.
The Georgia Grown To Go market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you can order online in advance for quicker pickup.
The items include boxes of fruits and vegetables, either by assortment or specific items, while supplies last:
- Zucchini and yellow squash
- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Green beans
- Cucumbers
- Vidalia onions
- Corn
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Diced chicken meat
Georgia Grown is the marketing arm of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and is planning future sales like this one.
Al Bishop Park is located at 1082 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta, located off Callaway Road and Cheatham Hill Road and near the Cobb Animal Services shelter. (directions here).
The Marietta Square Farmers Market will be reopening on May 30 at its usual weekly Saturday time, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details are coming on safety protocols, and updates can be found here.
The Roswell Farmers and Artisan Market will reopen for walk-through shopping this Saturday, May 23, at its usual time of 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, after providing drive-through service last weekend. The venue remains the same: the parking lot of Roswell City Hall (38 Hill Street).
You’re strongly encouraged to place an online order before noon Friday. When you show up you’ll also be asked to wear a mask and sanitize your hands beforehand. Also, only one member of a family or household is asked to do the shopping to observe social distancing protocols, and to exit the area promptly after purchase.
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