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Parrish said she met with state representatives, including members of Sen. Raphael Warnock’s office to talk about using appropriation funds for the project. She said the office likely won’t provide an answer in time for the beloved event at City Center for a taste of fresh food, handmade jewelry, pastries, live music and play on the Town Green. the tax credit deadline in May.

The market will feature 140 vendors during its April-November run. Now in its 17th year, the event has grown from 25 vendors on Old Roswell Street to an annual highlight that draws crowds of 2,000-3,000 each Saturday.

The city had also explored using COVID-19 funds in the past, the board said, but the group is uncertain about the logistics of accessing the funds. Board members said it’s a “positive thing” in discussion.

The tax credit application is due by May 19, but the housing authority won’t know until November whether it has secured the funds.