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
Little Five Points
“Little Five Points is Atlanta’s off-beat, bohemian hub for culture and creativity. With over 100 independent businesses, L5P is among the most diverse, vibrant, and eclectic communities in the world. Shop at our indie retailers, check out a record store, knock down a few drinks at a burger joint or vegan eatery, and get to know Atlanta’s most colorful characters. There are always events to experience, tours to take, and unique encounters to have in L5P. The business districts in East Side Atlanta used to connect together via a streetcar in the early twentieth century. Though the rail lines no longer exist, the districts have reconnected thanks to the Main Street program. What’s more, the Georgia Main Street Program has helped the Little 5 Points Business Association hire its first paid staff person in its fifty plus year history, supported community placemaking initiatives in its central plaza, and supported the world-famous Halloween Festival—which is THIS MONTH on October 19 and 20! This year the festival will bring wrestling, Halloweenville by Shane Morton featuring a collab space from the High Museum of Art, skate ramps, Atlanta’s best bands, 100+ vendors, and the biggest and best parade ever to the historic cultural district.” – Reid Koski, Main Street Coordinator
