"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.
Latest News
ODD Team Expanding
The Office of Downtown Development is excited to announce the addition of Matthew Dean to our team as Landscape & Urban Designer. Matthew studied landscape architecture at UGA’s College of Environment & Design while working for DCA as a graduate assistant where he developed an interest in urban design. Currently, he and his wife, Maddison, reside […]
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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Number of Georgia Main Street Cities
New Jobs created in 2018
Completed Building Rehabilitation Projects in 2018
Total Volunteer hours invested in 2018
Total Private and Public Investment in 2018
Main Street of the Month
Jonesboro, GA
“With over $100,000 dollars raised, 160+ Main Street Members, property acquisition and over $10M worth of public/private projects underway, our community is poised to become the “Crown Jewel of the South”. Knowing that a healthy downtown is key to a strong community, the city has immersed itself in quality/sustainable planning, implementation of succinct land use policies and economic development opportunities to further the mission of the Georgia Main Street’s Four Point Approach. -Ricky Clark, Jonesboro City Manager
