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    • The Main Street Approach
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  • Our Communities
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  • Training
    • Calendar
    • Main Street 101
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"Through resources made available by Georgia Main Street, our city has become more knowledgeable of what a thriving downtown should look like. Sharing that knowledge with our merchants and Main Street partners has led to growth in economic development, an increase in foot traffic, and the awareness of how a Main Street program benefits the entire community." Qaijuan Willis, Americus 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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COVID-19’s Impact on Main Street

As you maybe aware the virus Covid-19 has changed how we look at normal day to day business in the Main Street world. In our most recent webinar, we discussed how this will impact you as a local program along with recommendations and tips for helping keep the community calmed, informed and supported. During these moments […]

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Two Additions to GEMS

The Georgia Main Street program announced Acworth and Dublin are newly designated Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities (GEMS), joining only 15 other communities across the state that hold this accolade. The staff of the Office of Downtown Development with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs attended the December council meetings of each city to relay […]

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Fast Facts

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Number of Georgia Main Street Cities

1,170

Number of Businesses Opening or Expanding in 2020

3,764

Number of New Jobs Created in 2020

1,219

Number of Building Rehab Projects Completed in 2020

$910 Million

Total Amount of Private and Public Investment made in Georgia's Downtowns in 2020

Main Street of the Month

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Cornelia, GA

“Cornelia is centrally located in the Northeast Georgia mountains and is a hub of activity and commerce for the region. Cornelia seamlessly blends historic charm with the conveniences of today. Although COVID impacted many things in 2020, it did not deter the momentum and growth that our downtown is experiencing. Downtown Cornelia recently adopted an Entertainment District and procured three private redevelopments and three public improvement projects. The City recognizes the importance of good infrastructure + connectivity and does its part to maintain and enhance the quality of life that residents, business owners, and visitors know and love.” –Jessie Owensby, Cornelia Community Development 


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The Main Street Program has been a state-coordinated downtown development initiative since 1980 and now serves as one of the largest Main Street networks in the country.

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