"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 […]
Read MoreTwo 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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Total Amount of Private and Public Investment made in Georgia's Downtowns in 2019
Main Street of the Month
Pembroke, GA
“Though big city amenities are only a 30-minute drive away, the Pembroke DDA is working to bring new business to town so that our citizens don’t have to look elsewhere for conveniences. The four-point approach provided by the Georgia Main Street Program has been a life saver. The Pembroke DDA has been able to chip away at our goals by focusing on promotion, organization, design, and economic vitality. Thinking of economic development in this way has made the big picture more attainable. We increased our volunteer base, expanded our partnerships, and diversified our revenue streams. We have already begun to see the effect, with several businesses looking to open up shop in downtown Pembroke – even in the pandemic. Pembroke is growing and we owe a large part of that to Main Street.” -Renee Hernandez, Pembroke Main Street
