Downtown Development Authority

The Adairsville Downtown Development Authority promotes economic growth through the revitalization and redevelopment of the downtown area, while preserving historic preservation and heritage, in the Public Square area.

The Downtown Development Authority began the Streetscape Enhancement Project with a Federal grant awarded in 2004. The project was to improve the appearance and functionality of the downtown area. The DDA has worked hard to restore the downtown Adairsville area to its turn-of-the-century glory. The project has included landscaping, new sidewalks and parking areas, a beautiful stone wall and 1900's style lamp posts and street signs.

The Downtown Development Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Gilmer Street Cafe in downtown Adairsville.

Revitalizing Public Square

Since its beginnings in 1854 as a stop on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the Adairsville downtown (Public Square) area served as the hub of the city's economic activity for over 125 years. However, after the completion of the Interstate 75 in the mid 1970's, much of the economic growth moved from the historic downtown to areas along the Interstate. This shift of center of business activity left the Public Square abandoned.

Public Square Today

With restoration projects by the Downtown Development Association, the Adairsville Public Square is seeing a revival as a business and commerce center. Restaurants, gift shops, bookstores, professional firms and even a dinner theaterare have found Historic Downtown to be a beautiful and thriving location.

The Public Square is also home to the Adairsville City Hall, Police Department, and Adairsville United Methodist Church as well as many business establishments. Today, downtown Adairsville has the look and feel of a turn of the century southern railroad community. Many business are returning to downtown and the once barren sidewalks are now bustling with shoppers and visitors.

Improvements and Enhancements

With the overwhelming success of the downtown revitalization project the DDA will begin working to enhance the back of the downtown business district. The back of these businesses sit directly on the historic Old Dixie Highway, which was once the main thoroughfare from Chattanooga to Atlanta.