COA RLF Program

    City of Americus Promotes Revolving Loan Fund Program to Boost Local Economic Development   Americus, GA March 12, 2024 – The City of Americus is excited to share information about the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program, a vital initiative aimed at fostering economic growth across the city. Funded by the Georgia Department of…

Americus Main Street Board Retreat Sets Vision for Downtown Revitalization

    Americus, GA, February 1, 2024 – The Americus Main Street Board convened for its annual retreat Wednesday, January 31, 2024, joined by Main Street Committee Members and members of the Downtown Development Authority, to strategize and plan for the continued revitalization of downtown Americus. Facilitated by Emily Davenport, Member Services Consultant for the…

First Friday: Downtown Tailgate & Bar Fight

  First Friday Americus: “Downtown Tailgate & Bar Fight”   AMERICUS, GA – FIRST FRIDAY Event– On Friday, Sept. 1, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this month’s First Friday is “Downtown Tailgate!” Attendees will have the opportunity to sample “tailgate specials” from businesses throughout downtown. Downtown merchants will have…

First Friday: Multicultural May

First Friday Americus: “Multicultural May”   AMERICUS, GA (May 1, 2023) – On Friday, May 5, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this month’s First Friday is “Multicultural May”. Downtown Americus will highlight cultures from around the world, while merchants will offer discounts, samples, giveaways, and more! Festivities…

First Friday: Multicultural May

AMERICUS, GA (May 3, 2022) – On Friday, May 6, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this month’s First Friday is “Multicultural May”. Downtown Americus will highlight cultures from around the world, while merchants will offer discounts, samples, giveaways, and more! Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with most…

First Friday: Artsapalooza

AMERICUS, GA (April 1, 2022) – On Friday, April 1st, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this month’s First Friday is “Artsapalooza”. Downtown Americus will focus on the arts and its unique varieties, while merchants will offer discounts, samples, giveaways, and more! Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with…

ShamRock N’ Roll

AMERICUS, GA (March 4, 2022) – On Friday, March 4th, Americus will hold its monthly “First Friday” downtown-wide open house. The theme for this month’s First Friday is “Shamrock & Roll”. Stroll through downtown and enjoy the musical stylings of Taylor Welch and Alecia Grant! Downtown merchants will offer discounts, samples, giveaways, and more! Festivities…