Dahlonega is one of 105 cities in Georgia and 1,800 cities nationwide that subscribe to the Better Hometown and Main Street Program. The Main Street and Better Hometown programs assist cities and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas. Communities are expected to work within the context of historic preservation and the National Main Street Center's Four-point Approach to Downtown Revitalization: Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring and Promotion.

The Main Street movement has transformed the way communities think about the revitalization and management of their commercial districts.  The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a community-driven, comprehensive strategy used to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts throughout the United States. It is a common-sense way to address the variety of issues and problems that challenge traditional business districts.

For more information, visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Main Street website (www.preservationnation.org).