Over the past several months, many Habersham News readers have reached out with the same question: Why don’t we have more grocery store options in Habersham County? From requests for more variety to calls for increased competition and lower prices, it’s a topic that continues to come up in emails, messages, and comment threads.
To better understand what residents want — and what they feel is missing — Habersham News has launched a countywide grocery store survey. The goal is simple: give the community a voice and gather feedback that reflects local needs and shopping habits.
The survey asks residents which grocery stores they would most like to see come to Habersham County, what matters most when grocery shopping, and how far people currently travel to meet their household needs.
Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/VZ6FqWQjU2fJ9h7T9
Survey Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
In addition to sharing the results with readers, Habersham News plans to take the next step. Once the survey closes, Habersham News will reach out to the top two grocery store choices to share the community’s interest and explore whether those companies might consider locating a store in Habersham County. While there are many factors involved in site selection and development, the goal is to ensure that local demand is clearly communicated directly to decision-makers.
To see the results when they’re published, readers are encouraged to follow Habersham News on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/habershamnews
As always, Habersham News exists to reflect the interests and voices of the community. This survey is one more way for residents to help shape the conversation about growth, development, and quality of life in Habersham County.
