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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.

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Benefits of Membership

GDA Award Winners

Inspired Leader Award - Mathew Hill
Outstanding Downtown Promotion - Listen Up Lavonia
Outstanding Downtown Promotion - Thomasville Thomasville Art Walk
Outstanding Placemaking Project - Albany Museum of Art Teen Art Board Mural Project
Outstanding Historic Preservation - Rocco’s Ristorante at the Theatre
Premier New Development - Element by Marriott Bainbridge Riverfront
Outstanding Public Improvement Project -The Boardwalk at Town Center
Downtown of the year - Downtown Brunswick

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

All Donations to GDA are tax deductible.
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