Jonesboro Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Facade Grant Program Application 

"DOWNTOWN ON THE GO!"

Mission Statement

The mission of the Jonesboro Main Street program is to sustain history and strengthen the year-round economic vitality of our business district through creative experiences, maintain partnerships and the high quality of life available to families, residents, and visitors alike.

Vision Statement

Promote a diverse, vital, and culturally rich Main Street Jonesboro District, revitalizing the Main Street corridor, to embrace history, business, art, entertainment, innovation, and community partnerships. 

Program Overview

The Jonesboro Downtown Development Authority ("Authority") is a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Jonesboro City Council to serve as advocates and advisors to the Council on issues related to economic growth and development in Downtown Jonesboro. The Authority works to attract business to the Downtown area and provides technical support to assure that existing businesses achieve their full potential. The Authority actively markets the City of Jonesboro and works to strengthen the small town character of the community. The Authority works with its partners at Jonesboro City Hall and within the Jonesboro business community to provide a bridge between the business and residential communities for the benefit of the entire City of Jonesboro.

The Authority's program is modeled after the National Trust for Historic Preservation's successful national Main Street approach (www.mainst.org). The Main Street approach provides a comprehensive approach to the economic revitalization of the historic commercial center of a community. While based upon a commitment to the preservation of historic commercial buildings, the Main Street approach is as much about preserving a strong sense of community as it is about preserving buildings. Main Street is based on four central program elements that form the basis for the Jonesboro Downtown development/revitalization process.

How to Contact Us:

Andrew Simpson, Jonesboro Downtown Development Authority
Executive Director
1859 City Center Way
Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
asimpson@jonesboroga.gov

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Downtown Development Authority Members:

• Tammary Scott, Chair. Term 9/12/2024 to 9/12/2028.
•  Santia Fox, Vice Chair. Term 9/12/2024 to 9/12/2028. 
• Jule Segner,  Term 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2026.
• Helen Meadows. Term 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2026.
• Trina Kolawole. Term 9/12/2024 to 9/12/2028.
• Mayor Donya Sartor. Ex-Officio. Term 4/24/2023 to end of Mayor term.  

Meetings

Meetings of the Downtown Development Authority are held on the 1^st Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are held at the Jonesboro City Center.