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Downtown Statesboro Development Authority to host economic development professionals for 2026 Mobilize Main Street

The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority (DSDA) will welcome downtown economic development professionals from across Georgia to Statesboro October 6–8 as part of the 2026 Mobilize Main Street professional development training offered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Office of Downtown Development. The three-day training will spotlight the work underway in Downtown Statesboro and Downtown Vidalia , giving participants an opportunity to learn directly from the community leaders, developers, property owners, business owners and downtown organizations driving revitalization in each community. For the DSDA, the event provides an opportunity to showcase Statesboro's approach to downtown development, including public-private partnerships, redevelopment, incentives, placemaking, entrepreneurship, housing and continued investment in the historic commercial district. "Mobilize Main Street is an opportunity for us to tell the story of what's happening in Downtown Statesboro and, more importantly, to share the partnerships that make these projects possible," said Allen Muldrew, Executive Director of the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority . "Our downtown continues to evolve because property owners, businesses, community partners and local government are willing to invest in the district and work together." A Hands-On Look at Downtown Development Mobilize Main Street is designed around learning from fellow downtown development professionals. Rather than simply presenting