"Georgia Main Street has been synonymous with economic development and community revitalization. Georgia Main Street communities provide the impetus for business recruitment, building renovations, downtown events, tourism, partnerships, residential living, volunteerism, and historic district designation." - Connie Tabor, Toccoa Main Street
The Georgia Main Street Program began in 1980 as one of the original pilot state coordinating programs of the National Main Street Initiative launched by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The program launched with five local communities and has grown to serve 100+ communities statewide. Georgia Main Streets represent some of the strongest central business districts in the state and in the Southeast.
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New Event: Mobilize Main Street
Register today for Mobilize Main Street! Our brand new learning on-the-go tour will take place in Toccoa, Athens and Madison on May 15 & 16th. The cost is $300 for GEMS*, $350 for Classic Main Streets* and $375 for Affiliate* or Non-designated registrants. Cost includes one night stay at Hotel Indigo on the evening of […]
Read More201 Training Opportunities
The Office of Downtown Development is excited to be bringing you a variety of new training opportunities in 2019. The workshops offered will include but are not limited to: Mini Main Street 201- ”Beers, Brews and Business Development” February 26th in Greensboro, GA Cost: $35 per person, all tiers Mini Main Street 201- […]
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Main Street of the Month
Toccoa, GA
“Since its founding in 1990, Main Street Toccoa has operated with an understanding that historic preservation is economic development. Our staff, board members, and volunteers all work together faithfully through Georgia Main Street’s Four-Point Approach to continue Downtown Toccoa’s revitalization through downtown business recruitment and retention. We are proud that our historic downtown district is not only surviving, but vibrant and thriving. We believe that a reverent perspective of the past is vital for our community’s future. Today, Main Street Toccoa is home to a unique and diverse business climate that merges the arts and culture, serving to establish Downtown Toccoa as the heart of our community.” –Christian Hamilton, Main Street Toccoa
