"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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Number of Georgia Main Street Cities
Number of Businesses Opening or Expanding in 2019
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Total Amount of Private and Public Investment made in Georgia's Downtowns in 2019
Main Street of the Month
Stone Mountain, GA
“The City of Stone Mountain is a proud Main Street City located in DeKalb County only sixteen miles from Downtown Atlanta. Recently, the City of Stone Mountain has witnessed its economic base diversify with the emergence of Outrun Brewery, Gilly Brew Bar, C3 Village, Rose and Hemp, 5380 Studios, Sarah’s Kitchen and Stoned Pizza while anchor businesses such as Art Station, restaurants Sweet Potato Café, Stone Mountain Public House, Sweet Aroma, Weeyums Philly Style, Crazy Ron’s Bar BBQ and Pi-Bytes, and bike shop Aztec Cycles continue to thrive. The development that the City of Stone Mountain is experiencing would not be possible without utilizing the resources provided by the Georgia Main Street Program. We are grateful to be a Main Street City and look forward to continuing our partnership.” – Alan C. Peterson, II, Ph.D., Director, Downtown Development Authority, City of Stone Mountain
