24/08/2018
Old Marietta (O.M.)
A Marietta go-to for fresh garden vegetables, fruits and peanuts will soon be no more.... a Marietta Legacy is closing its doors Sept. 1st.
In 1973, Mr. Burger started his open air market on Canton Road in Marietta, Georgia. As Cobb County began to become more of a suburb of Atlanta, Mr. Burger expanded the market, including not just fruits and vegetables, but also dry goods as well as refrigerated items. He also expanded to offer plants and garden soils and fertilizers. The area from which he gathers the items offered at the market also grew to include locations throughout the Southeast, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Alabama. For over 44 years, "Burger's Open Air Market" has remained a staple of life in Marietta and northern Cobb County.
In 2002, Mr. Burger turned over the reins of the business to his daughters, Sharilyn and Tina. While they have "minded the store," Mr. Burger has remained active in the business, traveling throughout the Southeast to get the products that are sold in the Market.
While remaining very close to its roots, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the neighbors, Burger's Market expanded, providing produce to various restaurants. So, when customers purchase items for their own table, they are getting the same quality as in some of Cobb County's finest restaurants.
Thanks to Mr. Burger and his fine family for 45 years of great neighborly service, be happy and at peace in your retirement...!