"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.
Latest News
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
Hapeville, GA
“Hapeville Main Street is in place to promote, facilitate, enhance, and encourage quality growth and development in Downtown Hapeville while preserving the city’s historic character. Over the last couple of years, Main Street has invested heavily in the arts. Our programs include curated gallery crawls, installation of public art, and art workshops for the community. Our goal is to create an atmosphere for all ages to enjoy while exploring the downtown area. Georgia Main Street has helped tremendously by providing services and training that spark ideas for future projects, while creating a network of support during challenging times. We truly would not be able to thrive without Georgia Main Street.” -Bianca Howard, Hapeville Main Street
