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
Stockbridge, GA
Stockbridge reflects a dynamic evolution that is noticeable in its landscape, its businesses, and its residents. Stockbridge Main Street is an energetic program that cultivates a sense of place and character, making Downtown Stockbridge the place to be. Its programs and initiatives allow the public to enjoy the use of Little Free Libraries, view public art, watch outdoor movies, and peruse car shows. Main Street also supports downtown events, concerts, and festivals. The program embraces history by creating inclusive projects like the 100-Year Quilt, and by recognizing its role as the ancestral home of civil rights pioneer, Martin Luther King, Sr. The Bridge, Stockbridge’s renowned amphitheater, was the result of focused investment in downtown infrastructure and serves as the catalyst for economic development. Since 2023, downtown has received close to a dozen new businesses. Local businesses that utilize downtown façade improvement grants help change the look and feel of the district. Georgia Main Street’s resources, trainings, and affiliations made it possible for Stockbridge to be a two-time nationally recognized Small Business Saturday winner. Downtown Stockbridge has become an impressive Metro-Atlanta suburb that is enjoying its most advancement ever. It is tech savvy, inclusive, and historic, making it an example of the modern South. People of all walks of life enjoy living and doing business in Stockbridge, where community connects. – Lisa Fareed, Downtown Development Manager