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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Georgia's Downtowns Are Happening

Music by the tracks

Downtown Cartersville
June 21 7 PM
Join us in Downtown Cartersville for our Annual Music By The Tracks Summer Concert Series! Music By The Tracks is a free community concert series presented by the Glenda Mitchell Law Firm in historic downtown Cartersville, offering great fun for the whole family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @DowntownCartersville for updates on our Summer Series lineup!
Movies & Mocktails

Movies & Mocktails

Suwanee Town Center on Main
June 21 7 PM
Enjoy a FREE double feature movie under the stars at Town Center on Main! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a cozy night featuring a family-friendly film (to be announced soon). 🍔 Food trucks and sweet treats will be available for purchase. 🍹 Suwanee Circle will be open, serving themed mocktails to match the movie. 🚫 As always, BYOB is not permitted at any Suwanee park, but alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Cartersville Farmers Market

Downtown Cartersville
June 24 8 AM
The Cartersville Farmers Market is a community market providing customers with a direct connection to vendors selling locally sourced food and agricultural products. Every Saturday morning from 8-12, May–September 10 N Public Square Cartersville, GA 30120

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