GDA IS A NON-PROFIT STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS COMMUNITIES AND PROFESSIONALS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO DOWNTOWN VITALITY.

GDA Mission

Connect communities and equip professionals through training and networking to strengthen and advocate for Georgia’s downtowns.

GDA Vision

A statewide network of thriving downtowns and equipped professionals that are recognized as Georgia’s most valuable economic engine

We provide accredited training programs for downtown development professionals, advocate for Georgia's downtowns, and educate private and public sectors on the economic benefits of a thriving downtown. GDA also hosts the annual Georgia Downtown Conference to offer top notch educational training and networking opportunities.

Benefits of Membership

If you are working to foster downtown revitalization or working within the field of downtown development, Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) membership provides you with access to the information and expertise you need to promote successful downtown revitalization efforts.

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GDA Award Winners

Inspired Leader Award - Lee Merritt
City of Lawrenceville
Outstanding Downtown Promotion - Dogs Day Out
City of Dallas
Outstanding Placemaking Project - Art Blooms
City of Kennesaw
Outstanding Historic Preservation - Royal Theatre
City of Fox Theatre
Premier New Development - Fancy Girl Farms
City of Hahira
Premier New Development - Gainesville Renaissance - Doug Ivester
City of Gainesville
Outstanding Public Improvement Project - Town Green - Greystone Amphitheater
City of Douglasville
Downtown of the Year - Main Street Gainesville
City of Gainesville

GEORGIA'S DOWNTOWNS ARE HAPPENING

GDA News

Downtown Edge Scholarship

GDA pays tribute to our late friend and colleague Adam Edge by announcing the Downtown Edge Scholarship

Main Street Georgia - Heartbeat Video

Video provided by our friends at the Office of Downtown Development

GDA Award Winners

Inspired Leader Award - Lee Merritt
City of Lawrenceville
Outstanding Downtown Promotion - Dogs Day Out
City of Dallas
Outstanding Placemaking Project - Art Blooms
City of Kennesaw
Outstanding Historic Preservation - Royal Theatre
City of Fox Theatre
Premier New Development - Fancy Girl Farms
City of Hahira
Premier New Development - Gainesville Renaissance - Doug Ivester
City of Gainesville
Outstanding Public Improvement Project - Town Green - Greystone Amphitheater
City of Douglasville
Downtown of the Year - Main Street Gainesville
City of Gainesville