06/11/2026
Congratulations to the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority aka Historic Downtown Brunswick on maintaining its designation as a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community!💎
Since 2017, Downtown Brunswick has been recognized for its commitment to historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. As one of only 22 GEMS communities in Georgia, this designation reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone who helps make downtown Brunswick a great place to live, work, and play! 💙
Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities, better known as GEMS, represent downtowns that have demonstrated strong impact through local leadership, community investment, historic preservation, economic development, and the Main Street Approach. 💎
These communities are setting the standard for what downtown revitalization can look like across Georgia — from thriving small businesses and beautiful public spaces to creative events, preservation projects, and strong local partnerships.
Current GEMS communities include:
⭐️Acworth, ⭐️Athens, ⭐️Bainbridge, ⭐️Brunswick, ⭐️Canton, ⭐️Cartersville, ⭐️Dahlonega, ⭐️Gainesville, ⭐️Greensboro, ⭐️Hartwell, ⭐️Macon, ⭐️Madison, ⭐️Milledgeville, ⭐️Monroe, ⭐️Moultrie, ⭐️Newnan, ⭐️Rome, Statesboro, ⭐️Suwanee, ⭐️Thomasville, ⭐️Tifton, and ⭐️Toccoa.