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.
To assist potential grant applicants with the Fox Theatre's grant program, the Fox Theatre will host a virtual grant workshop via Zoom on Friday, June 13th. Presenters from the Fox Theatre will share valuable information about applying, preparing grant applications, and working with historic theatres here in Georgia. Our workshop is free, and we require that you register online in advance of attendance. We will not offer online registration on June 13th. To register, please visit https://www.foxtheatre.org/community-partnerships/grants-program. Please reach out to Maggie Fuller (Maggie.Fuller@foxtheatre.org) with any questions. To learn more about our grant program and all related information please visit: https://www.foxtheatre.org/community-partnerships/grants-program.
Suwanee Summer Porch Jam
Old Town Suwanee
June 13 6 PM
Join us in Old Town Suwanee for an evening of food & music al fresco! Summer Porch Jam evokes the feeling of an old-fashioned summer block party, complete with food trucks and beverages! Musicians play outdoors at multiple venues throughout Old Town Suwanee (such as the Mayor’s front porch!). Bring a chair or blanket and stroll from venue to venue, enjoying a variety of musicians. The event is FREE! Join us for music, food, and fun as you stroll through our old town area. Please, no BYOB. Catch the free shuttle from the lot behind Ippolito’s – or just use the pedestrian walkway under the railroad tracks to get to Main Street and the area where the action is!
Flowery Branch Summer Block Party
5210 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch, GA 30542
June 13 6 PM
Join us for the Summer Block Party! Enjoy food trucks, live music, and fun activities for the whole family in Downtown Flowery Branch!
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
