A tally by the Georgia Food Industry Association finds that 97 cities and counties throughout Georgia are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the November general election later this year. The group said the votes represent about 2.5 million Georgians.
A new task force charged with ridding the state of so called "food deserts" met for the first time in Atlanta today. The areas, which offer little fresh produce, can be found in both urban and rural parts of the state.
