Downtown Gainesville was awarded a Science Discovery on Main Street Grant to research and identify unique aspects of their city in relation to science. This grant from Main Street America aims to help Main Street communities inspire curiosity, joy, and pride in what makes each community unique through creating engaging science-inspired attractions, events, and activities. Through the Science […]
Cartersville made HGTV’s list of the most charming small towns in the country and here’s why: Cartersville is a city in Bartow County with plenty to see and do. According to HGTV, Cartersville is known for its “world-class” Tellus Science Museum. The museum houses a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex as well as a 9-foot wide jaw […]
Congratulations to Dahlonega, Macon and Thomasville on being featured in Southern Living’s “18 Most Beautiful Places in Georgia” list! “Growing up somewhere, it can be easy to become immune to its unique virtues. Georgia is home to sweeping farmlands and soaring mountain ranges, lush pine forests and breezy barrier islands, and even bustling cities and […]
Effective January 16th, Cherie Bennett began serving as Director of DCA’s Office of Downtown Development. Cherie most recently managed the agency’s Rural Zone program, the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund, the Tourism Development Act program, and the Opportunity Zone program in the Office of State Economic Development, a position she has held since 2012. Prior […]
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced that Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Hartwell have joined the 18 other cities recognized as Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) communities by the Office of Downtown Development. This designation highlights these communities’ unwavering dedication to the Georgia Main Street Program’s principles of downtown revitalization, economic growth, and innovation. The […]
