Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

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Our Story

The Downtown Development Authority of Dawsonville, Georgia was created by Resolution by the City Council of Dawsonville, Georgia on February 6, 1996 pursuant to O.C.G.A. §36-42-1 et seq.
 

Our Mission

Downtown Dawsonville

Welcome to Downtown Dawsonville a business friendly town.  Dawsonville offers many opportunities for those wishing to start a new business adventure.

Dawsonville is rich with history and located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains with all of the Atlanta conveniences.  Highway 53, which runs through the middle of the town, provides good visibility and a steady flow of traffic to support local business. Currently, there are many business opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in opening or expanding their business concepts. There are also funding avenues available for those with capital concerns. Contact “The Dawsonville Development Authority” to learn more about the possibilities and opportunities that Dawsonville has to offer.

Funding Available

The Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DD RLF), from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, is to assist cities, counties and development authorities in their efforts to revitalize and enhance downtown areas by providing below-market rate financing to fund capital projects in core historic downtown areas and adjacent historic neighborhoods where DD RLF will spur commercial redevelopment. The Dawsonville Downtown Development Authority may serve as sponsor for qualified products within the Historic Business District. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a viable downtown development project and clearly identify the proposed uses of the loan proceeds. Once approved, funds may be used for such activities as: real estate acquisition, development, redevelopment, and new construction; rehabilitation of public and private infrastructure and facilities; purchase of equipment and other assets (on a limited basis). The maximum loan is $250,000 per project. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and as loan funds are available to the Department. For more information please visit: https://www.dca.ga.gov/community-economic-development

Meetings

Learn about the last Downtown Development Authority meeting minutes and notes:

DDA Board Members