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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Number of Georgia Main Street Cities
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6
Number of Businesses Opening or Expanding in 2025
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3
Number of Net New Jobs Created in 2025
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2
Number of Building Rehab Projects Completed in 2025
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.01 Billion
Total Amount of Private and Public Investment made in Georgia's Downtowns in 2025
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Volunteer Hours Contributed in 2025
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Americus, Ga
For more than two decades, Downtown Brunswick has continued to build momentum by bringing historic buildings back to life, supporting local businesses, investing in public spaces, and creating a downtown that serves as both the economic and cultural heart of the community.
Since 2005, Downtown Brunswick has seen 394 rehabilitation projects, more than $216 million in public and private investment, 229 façade improvements, and 2,603 jobs created.
Add in historic squares, public art, waterfront views, local businesses, signature events, and more than 1.3 million downtown visits in 2025, and it is easy to see why Brunswick continues to stand out.
We also have another reason to celebrate this month. Mathew Hill, Executive Director of the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority, was recently recognized with the Inspired Leader Award at the Georgia Downtown Conference.
For more than two decades, Mathew has helped turn a vision for Downtown Brunswick into reality through collaboration, historic preservation, entrepreneurship, persistence, and creative problem-solving. His impact can be seen throughout the district, from major redevelopment projects to helping launch the now-beloved First Friday, which regularly brings more than 10,000 people downtown.
Congratulations to Downtown Brunswick and Mathew Hill. There is a lot to celebrate on the Georgia coast!
