Take Part in Community Conversations in Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto!
Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission have selected the cities of Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto to develop a joint Local Food System Plan in 2026. Over the next year, Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto will co-create a community-driven plan for strengthening the local food system by engaging residents, growers, community organizations, and city staff. The cities will receive a $100,000 implementation grant package.
If you are a member of the Chattahoochee Hills or Palmetto communities, we would love to hear from you! There are multiple ways to get involved from February through May 2026:
Survey: A short community survey available online and at community events and local hubs. The survey will be offered in both English and Spanish. The first 200 survey respondents are eligible to receive $10 for their participation. Complete the survey here.
Community Conversations: Open conversations in the Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto communities hosted by Food Well. These groups will be open to the public and the first 100 focus group participants are eligible to receive $20 for their participation. Your voice is critical in shaping the priorities of the plan. Join Food Well in a conversation about what issues and opportunities need to be addressed in this plan. See below for upcoming conversations:
Other Events: FWA would appreciate the opportunity to participate in local events in Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto this spring to promote the local food system planning process. If you are interested in having FWA participate in your local event, please contact: Emma Hugonnet, Policy and Community Engagement Manager at emma@foodwellalliance.org.
Photo curtesy of the City of Chattahoochee Hills.
Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto Selected for the Region’s Next Local Food System Plan!
Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) are excited to announce that we have jointly selected the cities of Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto as the 2026 Local Food System Plan awardees. This metrowide initiative, formerly known as the City Agriculture Plan, is led in partnership with the ARC. For years, both Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto have been working to strengthen local food production and access. That ongoing dedication, along with their proximity and potential for leveraging existing resources, sparked a unique opportunity to launch a joint planning venture.
Over the next year, Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto will co-create a strategic plan for strengthening the local food system by engaging residents, growers, community organizations, and city staff to identify priorities and identify practical next steps. The cities will receive a $100,000 implementation grant package including a $75,000 cash grant plus $25,000 of in-kind support to launch community-driven projects that support local growers and expand access to healthy, locally grown food.
