The City of Clarkesville, Georgia Downtown Development E. Lane Gresham, Coordinator

February 26, 2010: The City of Clarkesville has just been designated as a Georgia Main Street/Better Hometown community through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Thanks to the city's leadership and the Clarkesville Better Hometown Board of Directors for their vision and investment in this program.

The Clarkesville Better Hometown Board has committees working in four areas of focus:

Organization - Chair: Terry Rogers

Design - Chair: Brian Blackburn

Promotion - Chair: Treva Bennett

Economic Restructuring - Chair: Barrie Aycock

For more information, call Downtown Coordinator E. Lane Gresham at 706-754-2220 or e-mail: lgresham@clarkesvillega.com.

Clarkesville Better Hometown Board of Directors

Adopted October 13, 2009

Vision Statement

Our vision for Clarkesville is a hometown that is the focal point of entertainment, shopping, recreation and tourism for our community. It is a hometown that residents and the business community take pride in and visitors want to experience. People will be drawn here by beautiful historic buildings, clean sidewalks and streets, a variety of shops with unique offerings and ample parking, but especially by the good and friendly people who are our most treasured asset. People will come here from near and far to experience this special place.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to honor our Northeast Georgia heritage by preserving our rural character and sense of community. We will protect our historic architecture, strengthen and grow our business community, and promote wise stewardship of our natural resources.

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	February 26, 2010: The City of Clarkesville has just been designated as a Georgia Main Street/Better Hometown community through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Thanks to the city's leadership and the Clarkesville Better Hometown Board of Directors for their vision and investment in this program. The Clarkesville Better Hometown Board has committees working in four areas of focus: Organization - Chair: Terry Rogers Design - Chair: Brian Blackburn Promotion - Chair: Treva Bennett Economic Restructuring - Chair: Barrie Aycock For more information, call Downtown Coordinator E. Lane Gresham at 706-754-2220 or e-mail: lgresham@clarkesvillega.com. Clarkesville Better Hometown Board of Directors Adopted October 13, 2009 Vision Statement Our vision for Clarkesville is a hometown that is the focal point of entertainment, shopping, recreation and tourism for our community. It is a hometown that residents and the business community take pride in and visitors want to experience. People will be drawn here by beautiful historic buildings, clean sidewalks and streets, a variety of shops with unique offerings and ample parking, but especially by the good and friendly people who are our most treasured asset. People will come here from near and far to experience this special place. Mission Statement Our mission is to honor our Northeast Georgia heritage by preserving our rural character and sense of community. We will protect our historic architecture, strengthen and grow our business community, and promote wise stewardship of our natural resources.