"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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Main Street of the Month
Statesboro, GA
“Downtown Statesboro continues to grow thanks to our partnerships with the City of Statesboro and Georgia Southern University. Even during the many challenges of last year, the community rallied around downtown business. As a college town with a diverse mix of residents, we are experiencing growth and revitalization. Several big projects are coming to the downtown area in 2021, including the Boro Blue Mile, a corridor to our downtown that will serve as a catalyst for development for years to come. These achievements are possible because of the continued support of the Georgia Main Street Program. They educate and equip us for ongoing success. The collaboration with a team of experts is a valuable resource to work with when looking for the best practices to a community’s smart growth.” -Allen Muldrew, Downtown Development Authority Statesboro
