Selection styles vary widely between standalone cut-to-order counters, farmstead dairies focused on single-producer wheels, and wine shops with curated cheese cases. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you whether a shop lets you sample before buying, stocks imported raw-milk varieties, or sells pre-cut wedges for quick pickup.
Athens 3
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Half-Shepherd Market & Cheese Shop
1238 Prince Ave B, Athens, GA 30606
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Murray's Cheese
191 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606-4001
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Dovetail Market
497 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Atlanta 2
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Capella Cheese
255 Ottley Dr NE Ste 110, Atlanta, GA 30324
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–3pm
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Murray's Ansley Mall
Murray's Ansley Mall, 1700 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Cumming 1
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Talk of the Table
410 Peachtree Pkwy #218, Cumming, GA 30041
Decatur 1
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Murray's Cheese
2875 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-5911
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Vine & Cheese
1290 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501-1777
Helen 1
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Chattahoochee Cheese Market
9697 Highway 75 N, Helen, GA 30545-2516
Lavonia 1
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Marcella The Cheesemonger Llc
5838 West Ave, Lavonia, GA 30553-1851
Milton 1
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Cheeses & Mary
12220 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004-4184
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Atlanta Cheese Company
6899 Peachtree Industrial Blvd g, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
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Suga's Cheese Shoppe
4456 Marietta St, Powder Springs, GA 30127
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Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop
123 S Broad St, Thomasville, GA 31792
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Wow Hibachi & Wings
6880 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188
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GA Mountains Cheeses
963 GA-66, Young Harris, GA 30582
Also in Georgia
- Butcher Shops483
- Specialty Food Stores289
- Delis47
- Seafood Markets43
- Deer & Game Processing32
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops25
- Halal Butchers12
Good to know
Can you sample cheeses before buying?
Most full-service, cut-to-order cheese shops allow customers to taste pieces before committing to a weight. Pre-packaged retail displays or smaller specialty markets generally do not offer samples unless they are hosting a scheduled tasting event.
What is the difference between farmstead cheese and artisan cheese?
Farmstead cheese is made on the same property where the milk-producing animals are raised, using only milk from that specific herd. Artisan cheese refers to cheeses made in small batches using traditional methods, but the cheesemaker may purchase milk from outside farms.
How much cheese should you buy per person for a platter?
For a casual board served alongside other snacks, plan on two to three ounces of cheese per guest. If the cheese board is the main food item for a gathering, aim for four to six ounces per person across three to five distinct varieties.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Georgia, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 16 meat processors across Georgia on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 16 specialized meat markets listed across Georgia on ButcherAtlas.