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                  Main Street Hampton

                                            
                  ...where history has a future


                  Candy Franklin,
                  Main Street Director
                  cfranklin@cityofhampton-ga.gov
                  770-946-4306 EXT 2225

                  You can find
                  information available on the City Website at http://www.cityofhampton-ga.gov/
                  Check out the Main Street Facebook page by searching for: mainstreethamptonga or by Liking us below:
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                  Mission Statement: 

                  The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a community-driven, self-help comprehensive methodology used to revitalize older, traditional business districts throughout the United States. It is a common-sense way to address the variety of issues and problems that face traditional business districts. The underlying premise of the Main Street Approach is to encourage economic development within the context of histroic preservation in ways appropiate to today's marketplace. The Main Street Approach advocates a return to community self-reliance, local empowerment, and the rebuilding of traditional commercial districts based on their unique assets: distinctive architecture, a predestrian-friendly enviornment, personal service, local ownernship, and a sense of community.


                  Downtown Development Authority  (DDA)

                  The DDA is the governing board for the Main Street Program. Monthly meetings are generally held the
                   second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 pm, in the City Hall conference room.

                  Members of the Downtown Development Authority

                  Chairman -- Ronnie Huggins

                  Co-Chair -- Chris Moore

                  Treasurer -- Ed Hendry

                  Jeff Chavous

                  Ted Rice

                  Mark Whitfield

                  Kathy Williford

                  Executive Director--Arley Lowe

                  Carla Smith records the minutes and performs other secretarial duties.

                  The DDA has a Revolving Loan from the USDA. These funds are used as low-cost loans for small business owners in Hampton. Contact Ronnie Huggins or Candy Franklin for a loan application and information about the process.

                  Hampton Events 2012


                  February  11...
                  *Chocolate Fest*------very successful!

                  February 17...Georgia Arbor Day

                  February 18...Hampton Tree Board planted and gave away 100 crepe myrtle trees
                   donated by the LIONS Club of McDonouigh

                  March 17---7 am--McBrayer Park *Haulin' from Pollen 5K road race*
                  pre-register:  *active.com*

                  March 17 ... 10 am- 5 pm...Yellow
                  Pollen Street Festival

                  March 31...2 pm--McBrayer Park...Easter Egg Hunt by HBMA

                  May 3...Day of Prayer @ Depot Park...noon

                  May 5-6 ... Sherman's Trail Yardsale

                  May 5-6... City wide clean-up...8 am- 4 pm

                  June- September ... Friday Market 9 am-1 pm

                  July 4 ... 4th of July Fest downtown...10 am- 2  pm-----CANCELED

                  August (TBA) ... Model Train Exhibit

                  September 28-29... Bear Creek Festival

                  October 13 ... *Chili Cook-off*

                  October 13 (tentatively)...*Old Berea Cemetery Tour* by HHPC
                  (Hampton Historic Preservation Commission)

                  October 26-27...(location to be announced) *Haunted Depot*

                  October 31...Trick or Treat downtown by HBMA

                  November  11... Veteran's Commemoration 

                  November 22...7 pm...Tree Lighting on Thanksgiving

                  December 1...9 am- Noon...Cookie Decorating w/Mrs. Claus

                  December 1... 9 am- Noon...Gingerbread House Contest

                  December 1... 9 am- Noon...Holiday Market

                  December 6... Christmas @ Home w/Parade

                  December date TBA...*Holiday Tour of Homes*

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                  * indicates Ticketed Events*

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