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Black-owned Georgia farmers market sees surge of community support after racist vandalism
By Ashli Lincoln at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
What began as an act of hate has turned into an overwhelming show of community support for a Black-owned farmers market in metro Atlanta .[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Customers lined up Friday at Atlanta Harvest in Ellenwood after the business shared on social media th...
Key takeaway Co-owner Eliyahu Ben Asa said he discovered the vandalism last month after delivering watermelons to a local community center.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The outpouring of support for Atlanta Harvest in Ellenwood is a testament to the community's resilience and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. By choosing to shop at this Black-owned farmers market, customers are not only accessing fresh produce but also sending a strong message against hate and racism. The fact that people are traveling from across Georgia to support the market underscores the significance of this moment. As the market continues to serve the community, it will be important to watch how local leaders and law enforcement respond to the vandalism incident, particularly as the business plans to file a police report. The community's response to this act of hate has been heartening, but it is crucial that authorities take concrete steps to address the incident and prevent similar occurrences in the future, ensuring that all businesses, regardless of ownership, can operate without fear of intimidation or vandalism.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? What began as an act of hate has turned into an overwhelming show of community support for a Black-owned farmers market in metro Atlanta.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Customers lined up Friday at Atlanta Harvest in Ellenwood after the business shared on social media th...
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