City of Fairburn Main Street Program Recognized by Main Street America

Fairburn’s Main Street Program has been designated as an affiliate Main Street program. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of meaningful improvements in their downtowns and commercial districts using the Main Street Approach, a framework for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.

In 2021, Accredited and Affiliate Main Street programs generated $5.76 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 6,601 new businesses, facilitated the creation of 30,402 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,595 historic buildings, and leveraged 1,427,729 volunteer hours.

“We are thrilled to acknowledge this year’s Accredited and Affiliate programs and their dedication to advancing economic opportunity and quality of life in their downtowns,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of Main Street America.