Growing Business, Preserving History.
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 Southeast.
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Main Street of the Month
Bowdon, GA
“Bowdon is a city of rich history and historic buildings. We are home to quaint shops and boutiques of all sorts, and several annual events including Bowdon by Candlelight and Bowdon Founders Day. Many Bowdon businesses were recently awarded the Times-Georgian Peoples Choice awards for beautification, service and friendliness. We call ourselves The Friendly City and for good reason — Bowdon’s greatest resource has and always will be her people! Our merchants and citizens are what makes us special. We are also home to the 2022 Class A State Champion football team, the Bowdon Red Devils, and we love to brag about it! – Jan Gibbs, Bowdon Main Street Director
