DECATUR, Ga. — Foodies in Decatur are in luck, with the recent creation of a new vendor program, that will add up to eight food carts in the city,
There will be four spots for carts in Decatur Square, two in Harmony Park, one on E Ponce de Leon Avenue, and one on W Ponce de Leon Avenue.
The application window will close on June 20, according to the city.
Any food cart vendor is eligible to apply, as long as their licenses and their carts meet the proper dimensions, according to officials.
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Those who are approved to be vendors will be able to operate their carts for a total of one year on Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Criteria considered by the committee will include highlighting food not currently offered in Decatur, creating more grab-and-go food and beverage options that appeal to those working in the area, and amplifying small businesses challenged without a brick-and-mortar store.
The plan was initially approved back in 2017 but was postponed due to COVID-19, according to a Decatur official.
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“Decatur is synonymous with eclectic food and beverage, so this program will allow for even more variety and choice for residents and visitors,” said Shirley Baylis, business development manager for the City of Decatur. “Additionally, when you consider how many food cart operators are recent immigrants and/or people of color, giving them this opportunity to grow their business aligns with Decatur’s core values of promoting and celebrating diversity.”
For more information on the vendor cart program and information on how to apply, visit www.DecaturGA.com or contact Shirley Baylis at Shirley.Baylis@decaturga.com.
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