Downtown Adel Main Street
Downtown Adel is a dynamic and inviting destination that meshes the historic with the present, architecturally and aesthetically. It welcomes both locals and visitors to work, shop, dine and play in a clean, landscaped, charming, and tech-friendly environment. The downtown district is accessible through redeveloped corridors and gateways from I-75 along Georgia Grown Trail 37 and Georgia Grown 41.
Public-private investments and partnerships foster entrepreneurship, repair or eliminate dilapidated buildings, restore and re purpose historic buildings, and create greenspace, adding character and identity to the downtown area. Residents and visitors enjoy an interesting variety of thriving businesses, busy shops, enticing restaurants and unique attractions along safe, well-lit streets and sidewalks, with easy access to ample, convenient parking. |
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The Downtown Development Authority of Adel will actively promote the heart of our community by creating welcoming and aesthetically pleasing corridors and gateways of GA Grown Trails Hwy 37 and 41; by engaging public-private partnerships and incentives to drive development and redevelopment in the downtown area; by supporting facade and overall property improvements to include lighting, parking and landscaping; and through marketing the area as a destination place to work, shop, dine and play.
adel receives accredited Main Street america designation for their commitment to the implementation of revitalization strategy
Atlanta, Ga (April 28, 2021) - The Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Office of Downtown Development announced the City of Adel will be the newest community to join the list of 82 cities already awarded with the designation of Accredited Main Street America community.
The staff of the Office of Downtown Development oversees the accreditation process for the Georgia Main Street Program. This process is conducted on behalf of the National Main Street Center and charges program staff with maintaining, preserving, and upholding the Main Street America standards for designation. Being an Accredited Main Street America community is a mark of distinction that signifies commitment to comprehensive revitalization, community engagement, and impact. The Adel Main Street Program represents a community lead organization that over the past two years has established a proven track record of success in planning, implementing, and measuring results that align with the Main Street Approach. Read More...
The staff of the Office of Downtown Development oversees the accreditation process for the Georgia Main Street Program. This process is conducted on behalf of the National Main Street Center and charges program staff with maintaining, preserving, and upholding the Main Street America standards for designation. Being an Accredited Main Street America community is a mark of distinction that signifies commitment to comprehensive revitalization, community engagement, and impact. The Adel Main Street Program represents a community lead organization that over the past two years has established a proven track record of success in planning, implementing, and measuring results that align with the Main Street Approach. Read More...
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downtown daysWe are working to make Downtown Adel YOUR place to shop, dine, & recline! From local seasonal festivals, and 'Downtown Days' celebrations, to Small Business Saturday & Christmas in July, we champion local, small businesses and engaged citizens.
Downtown Adel - All We Need is YOU! |
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The South West Georgia (SOWEGA) Watermelon Growers Association, a major regional marketing cooperative organized in 1921 to enable farmers to obtain the highest prices for their products. It was formed due to marketing needs for the non-essential, but ever popular, watermelons. The watermelon logo/trademark, found on the building, and all their official publications, was also placed on all the watermelons shipped. The cooperative also published a newspaper, The SOWEGA Standard, in this building. Read more... |
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Downtown Development Authority Board Members
Jerry Connell, Chairman Lisa Collins, Co-Chairman Dr. Michael McCartney Michelle Meadows Terry Moore |
