DEKALB COUNTY – September 16, 2026. Last week, Commissioner Ted Terry was on hand during the pop up Farm Fresh Retaaza Market inside the Kensington MARTA Station on Tuesday, September 8. Together with local constituents, Commissioner Terry sampled handmade fresh corn salsa crafted by Mical St. Clair, a 4-H Youth Agent for the DeKalb County UGA Extension Office.
Retaaza is a woman-owned B Corp and social enterprise committed to providing accessible, affordable, fresh, and locally-grown food to the community. Through their partnership with The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), they sell high-quality, Georga-grown produce and healthy shelf-stable foods directly to MARTA transit riders inside the station. At the heart of Retaaza’s mission is a desire to support Georgia farmers, reduce food waste on farms, and combat food insecurity.
“Retaaza is a truly special organization that offers a mobilized local, affordable food distribution system meeting DeKalb residents where they are,” said Commissioner Ted Terry. “While conversations surrounding food deserts and access to locally-grown produce continue to be at the forefront of progressive legislation, it is important to offer meaningful real solutions to our citizens. By bringing fresh food directly to community centers, schools, and even MARTA Stations, Retaaza has made it possible to connect those gaps for many citizens who might otherwise struggle to access those items.”
In coming weeks, DeKalb County’s Planning, Economic Development and Community Services Committee (PECS) is expected to consider a Retaaza contract not to exceed $378,000 to expand access to fresh, affordable food across the county. The proposed investment builds on work Commissioner Ted Terry helped advance in 2025, when DeKalb supported the Fresh Mobile Market, expanded food distribution locations, and provided $10 fresh food credits for residents facing economic pressures from layoffs, furloughs and financial uncertainty.
Retaaza’s mobile market brings affordable fresh produce directly into DeKalb communities, meeting residents where they live, work, and commute. Commissioner Terry helped champion the early investment. Now, DeKalb has an opportunity to take that work to the next level.
In total, Retaaza has sold over 168,000 pounds of local food to more than 12,000 neighbors since it was founded in 2013. For more information about Retaaza and to see a schedule of upcoming markets, head to Retaaza.com.