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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.
GDA Award Winners
Georgia's Downtowns Are Happening
Farmers Market
Main Street Market
Evening of the Arts
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