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The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority is pleased to announce that the Hart County Community Theatre has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to support continued improvements to this historic downtown landmark. The grant will fund critical upgrades to the theatre’s lobby, concessions area, balcony, and technical booth, helping to preserve and […]

Albany, GA – The Downtown Manager’s Office announces that Don Borowski, owner of Albany’s Best Running, will bring his specialty athletic retail business to Downtown Albany. The store will be located at 108 Pine Avenue in the Front Street Market, with an anticipated opening in Summer 2026. Read More

The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Vidalia has been awarded $250,000 through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund to support a redevelopment project in the heart of downtown. The funding will assist with the renovation of property at 110 East First Street, helping transform the space into new […]

 MACON, GA  — The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza announces the economic impact and visitation findings for the 2025/2026 season. Despite a shorter calendar window than the 2023–2024 season, this year’s event outperformed it across virtually every category. According to data from Visit Macon, the 2025/2026 event drew 723,000 non-resident visits, a 10.3% increase over the 652,800 recorded in […]

Americus, GA — The City of Americus will receive $1.7 million in FY26 Community Project Funding for downtown streetscape improvements. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. will present the funding during a formal check presentation on Friday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Federal Support for Downtown Americus Congressman Bishop, a senior member of the U.S. House […]