The Georgia Main Street Program is a statewide program that operates under
the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center. The
program began in 1980 and is based on a comprehensive strategy of work that is
geared towards local needs and opportunities. The strategy includes a four-point
approach for encouraging economic development in historic downtowns: (1) design
(2) organization (3) promotion (4) economic restructuring.
A Main Street manager coordinates preservation efforts in the commercial
downtown. The Main Street Manager is the first point of contact for any business
or individual interested in historic properties in the downtown commercial
historic district. The Main Street Manager also works closely with the Chamber
of Commerce and city officials in planning the promotion and preservation of the
district.
