Georgia Main Street Program

Georgia Main Street Program Founded in 1980 and comprised of over 100+ nationally certified Main Street cities. The Main Street program was launched in Georgia in 1980.

The Office of Downtown Development serves as the state coordinating partner with the National Main Street Center to oversee the Georgia Main Street Program. Created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street initiative blends historic preservation and downtown revitalization through a 4 Point Approach that involves organization, design, promotions and economic development. Pa

rticipating cities ranging in size from 500 to 50,000 and utilize these unique preservation based tools to help spur development and revitalization efforts in their historic downtown districts.

🏆 2026 GDA Award Winner Spotlight: Downtown Bainbridge!Big investment. Big vision. Big momentum for Downtown Bainbridge....
08/26/2026

🏆 2026 GDA Award Winner Spotlight: Downtown Bainbridge!

Big investment. Big vision. Big momentum for Downtown Bainbridge.

The Element by Westin has been recognized with the Georgia Downtown Association’s Premier New Development Award, celebrating a transformational project that is helping reshape Bainbridge’s downtown and riverfront.

Representing more than $30 million in investment, the new 100-room hotel brings elevated accommodations, dining, recreation and approximately 30 full-time jobs to the heart of downtown. With direct access to the Flint Riverwalk and an adjacent parking deck that also serves downtown visitors, the project was designed to strengthen the connection between the riverfront, local businesses and the downtown experience.

More than a new hotel, The Element represents what can happen when vision, investment and strong public-private partnerships come together to create lasting impact.

Congratulations to Downtown Bainbridge, GA on this well-deserved recognition! 👏✨

Some people never forget where they came from & Dolly Parton spent a lifetime reminding the rest of us why those places ...
08/25/2026

Some people never forget where they came from & Dolly Parton spent a lifetime reminding the rest of us why those places matter. 🤍

Born in the mountains of East Tennessee, Dolly carried the heart of a small town with her everywhere she went: a love for neighbors, a gift for storytelling, a deep generosity, and the belief that humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary things.

Georgia even holds a small piece of her story. In 1966, Dolly and the love of her life, Carl Dean, quietly traveled to Ringgold, Georgia, where they were married in a simple ceremony—a small-town beginning to a love story that would last nearly six decades.

Today, we remember a woman whose influence reached around the world while her spirit always seemed rooted in the kinds of communities we know and love: places where stories are shared, people look after one another, and a little bit of sparkle can go a long way.

Thank you for the music, the laughter, the generosity, the stories, and for showing generations that you can dream big without ever losing touch with home.

Rest well, Dolly. Your light will keep shining on Main Streets, front porches, and small towns everywhere. ✨🤍

⏰ There’s still time to help save a place that matters.Nominations for the 2027 Places in Peril list are open through Se...
08/25/2026

⏰ There’s still time to help save a place that matters.

Nominations for the 2027 Places in Peril list are open through September 1! If there’s a historic building, neighborhood, cemetery, cultural landscape, or archaeological site in your community facing a serious threat, now is the time to speak up.

A nomination can help shine a spotlight on a special place, rally community support, and open the door to new preservation opportunities. 🏛️✨

Every preservation success story starts with someone saying, “This place is worth saving.”

📝 Submit your nomination by September 1!
https://www.georgiatrust.org/our-programs/places-in-peril/nominate-a-place-in-peril/?mc_cid=b04db6d4f6&mc_eid=96c6060de5

There’s a lot happening in Downtown City of Lawrenceville, and Cassidi loved getting a closer look during an early Augus...
08/24/2026

There’s a lot happening in Downtown City of Lawrenceville, and Cassidi loved getting a closer look during an early August visit with Jasmine! ✨

From checking out the Lawrenceville Lawn and new developments, to the mix of local businesses, gathering spaces, and public art projects, Lawrenceville is a great example of a downtown that keeps evolving while holding onto its sense of place.

Thanks to Jasmine for the tour, the conversation, and a great morning exploring Downtown Lawrenceville! 🏙️💛

What a week! ✨ The 2026 Georgia Downtown Conference was one for the books — full of great conversations, fresh ideas, ne...
08/21/2026

What a week! ✨ The 2026 Georgia Downtown Conference was one for the books — full of great conversations, fresh ideas, new connections, lots of laughs, and plenty of downtown inspiration along the way.

A huge THANK YOU to Downtown Rome for being such an incredible host, to Georgia Downtown Association for bringing us all together, and to every speaker, sponsor, partner, volunteer, downtown professional, and friend who helped make the week so special. ❤️

We’re heading home inspired, energized, and already looking forward to doing it all again.

Rome, you were amazing. Athens… we’ll see you next year! 👋🏛️✨

What a way to wrap up day one in Rome! 🎉We were thrilled to have Main Street America President & CEO Erin Barnes join ou...
08/18/2026

What a way to wrap up day one in Rome! 🎉

We were thrilled to have Main Street America President & CEO Erin Barnes join our New Manager Social and spend the evening with us — whoop whoop! 🙌✨

To top it all off, Open Sky Drones delivered an incredible drone show lighting up the Downtown Rome night sky.

Great people, great energy, and a truly unforgettable way to kick off the conference! 💫🏙️

Beautiful morning in Downtown Rome, GA and the Georgia Downtown Conference is officially underway! ☀️🏛️We’re kicking thi...
08/17/2026

Beautiful morning in Downtown Rome, GA and the Georgia Downtown Conference is officially underway! ☀️🏛️

We’re kicking things off by facilitating Main Street 101 and welcoming a great group of new managers and board members who are ready to learn, connect, and take fresh ideas back to their downtowns.

Nothing like starting conference week surrounded by beautiful downtown views and people who are passionate about making Georgia’s communities even stronger. ❤️

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📊 Your BOOMS data can do a lot more than sit in a tracker.A new Main Street America article explores how communities can...
08/14/2026

📊 Your BOOMS data can do a lot more than sit in a tracker.

A new Main Street America article explores how communities can use BOOMS Tracker data to tell a stronger story about their downtown — from identifying vacancy and building conditions to supporting grant applications, attracting investment, documenting historic resources and making the case for what comes next.

The big takeaway? Don’t just collect the data. Use it to tell the story of your district. 🏘️✨

If your BOOMS inventory is complete, this is a great reminder to dig back into your data, explore the newer fields and think about how those numbers can support your next project, partnership or funding request.

🔗 Check out the full article from Main Street America here: https://shorturl.at/f0mP5

We love getting out, connecting with partners, and talking all things downtown and community development!Ellen Hill and ...
08/13/2026

We love getting out, connecting with partners, and talking all things downtown and community development!

Ellen Hill and DCA Regional Representative Tonya Mole are holding down the DCA/Office of Downtown Development booth today at Georgia Power Economic Development’s CREATE Summit! ⚡️🏙️

If you’re at CREATE, swing by and say hi! 👋

❤️ Downtown is the heart and soul of a community!Join the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Cities Foundation in...
08/13/2026

❤️ Downtown is the heart and soul of a community!

Join the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Cities Foundation in Downtown Hartwell on September 23 for the Heart & Soul Downtown Workshop!

This six-hour workshop is all about getting out into the community, seeing real projects in action and hearing directly from local leaders about what’s working, what they’ve learned and how they’re building momentum downtown. Expect plenty of practical ideas, resources and inspiration you can take back home. ✨

📍 Downtown Hartwell, Georgia
📅 September 23, 2026
📍 Hartwell, Georgia

https://www.gacities.com/events/detail/26hsdhart

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