The Georgia Better Hometown Program is a public-private effort of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Power Company, and the Georgia Municipal Association. The program was created to assist smaller cities (population 1,000 to 5,000) with downtown revitalization efforts. This program helps communities through a 4-point revitalization approach: improved organization, economic restructuring, preservation and reuse of existing buildings, and promotion of the city and downtown area.

The benefits of being a "Better Hometown" community includes access to a team of specialized consultants that will assess conditions and make realistic recommendations for capitalizing on resources. The team will also make periodic visits to provide assistance and monitor progress. A variety of resources will be provided and brokered for the community, including planning, demographic and market analyses, community survey instruments, business recruitment, and training. Assistance will be provided with locating loans, grants and other sources of financing for local projects, businesses, and buildings. Highway signs will designate the community as a Georgia Better Hometown City.

Interested cities must apply for consideration and meet the established eligibility criteria. Information about the Georgia Better Hometown Program is available from: