"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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2020 Training Calendar
From learning on the go with our second annual Mobilize Main Street event to Main Street 201 deep dives, the 2020 Georgia Main Street Program training calendar has a little bit of something for everyone! Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned Main Street rockstar we are here to help you and your downtown take it to the next level. Check out the links below for registration details, agendas and the cost for each workshop.
Read MoreShopping Small Grant Program
The National Main Street Center is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Future of Shopping Small Grant Program. American Express and Main Street America have teamed up to provide 10 small business owners $10K each to help their businesses innovate in the evolving retail landscape.
Read MoreFast Facts
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
Hartwell, GA
“The resurgence of Main Street can be highlighted in our community, and yet as we grow, Hartwell is still a quintessential American hometown. It is the collective effort of individuals guided through the Georgia Main Street Program that makes our program and our community thrive. Hartwell was designated as a Rural Zone in 2019, which has led to nearly $1.5 million dollars in private investment in the Main Street District. 12 new businesses were started, creating over 60 new jobs downtown since January 2019. The City of Hartwell has matched that momentum by investing just over $1 million dollars in new infrastructure and streetscape upgrades this year, with revitalization of our historic train depot, and several business openings on the horizon. The Georgia Main Street Program is a meaningful supportive program for Georgia’s communities, and Hartwell looks forward to a continued partnership.”
–Jason Ford, Hartwell Main Street
