ATLANTA — The Goodwill of North Georgia unveiled its newest location, along with the second-hand store’s first ever “GoodBIZ Market” concept, on Friday, Oct. 16 at 5600 Buford Highway NE in Doraville. The store, which marks the 72nd store for Goodwill of North Georgia, stretches 43,000 square-feet. The store includes the GoodBIZ Market concept that lets local micro-entrepreneurs sell as rotating consigned vendors. The five businesses featured in the micro market are: Dr. Grizzy Shoe Clinic, a vendor for shoe cleaning and restoration. Freetown Revolution, a Black-owned lifestyle and fashion brand inspired by African diaspora and featuring bold prints and handcrafted pieces. Habeeb's Gourmet Sauces, a food business that makes sauces and dressings from locally sourced ingredients. Just For Teens, a skincare line made for preteens and teens. Patterson Promotional Products, a promotional marketing company. Along with providing an opportunity for these businesses, the company said that its no-cost career center has put 36 people into jobs before the grand opening. The career center offers training in supply chain management, construction and phlebotomy, funded by the Goizueta Foundation. According to the location’s webpage, it will be open seven days a week and merchandise will be refreshed every 21 days. The store becomes the seventh in DeKalb County, joining those in Decatur, Flat Shoals, South Hairston, Tucker, Northlake and Northeast Plaza. Want Decaturish delivered to your…
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