May 25
Memorial Day Holiday
The Main Street office will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday and in remembrance of soldier sacrifice in service to the United States of America.
Memorial Day Holiday
May 27, 2019 by
May 29
Memorial Day Holiday
The Main Street office will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday and in remembrance of soldier sacrifice in service to the United States of America.
Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2018 by
November 24
Small Business Saturday
Did you know…
There are 23 million small businesses in the US at which 54% of sales happen? When you buy local, about $68 out of $100 stays in the community while only about $43 of each $100 spent at a chain retailer does.
When you shop local, the business owner is often directly connected to every employee in the store. That leads to a personal approach that often means better customer service. Avoid the frantic, stressful rush of Black Friday by shopping local on Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Stats from the Small Business Administration and American Express
- There are 23 million small businesses in the country.
- Small businesses have increased by 49% since 1982
- 54% of U.S. sales happen at small businesses.
- Small businesses have created 8 million jobs since 1990.
- Franchised small businesses employ roughly 8 million people, and make up 40 % of all American retail jobs.
- $14.3 billion was spent on Small Business Saturday 2014, making for an increase of $300,000 since 2013.
- On Twitter, Small Business Saturday is likely to narrow in on 1 million tweets during the holiday season. (The most popular hashtags to use are: #SmallBizSat #ShopSmall and #SmallBusinessSaturday.)
Deep Roots Festival
October 20, 2018 by
October 20
Deep Roots Festival
downtown Milledgeville
A long-time favorite of locals, tourists and college students alike since 2000, Deep Roots is a lively cultural arts and music festival that brings historic downtown Milledgeville to life like nothing else. Boasting a 17,000+ attendance in 2016, it beckons travelers from all over with an antique car show, live entertainment ranging from bluegrass to rock-and-roll, artist market, and a “LittleRoots KidZone.” A day at the festival will allow you to see talent, art and products from national, regional and local individuals and businesses. For the third year, this year’s festival will host the Georgia Barbecue Association’s State Championship.
Festivities kick-off at 10 a.m. and the music pumps until midnight. Downtown streets are closed, allowing festival goers to dine in their favorite establishments or try a pop-up vendor, shop the festival arts or our merchants, and dance in the street.
Admission to the festival is an all-day pass, festival attendees may come and go throughout the day with their festival pass bracelet.
Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Main Street office [date TBA]
inside the Economic Development Center at 105 E. Hancock Street
Hours of Operation: M-F, 8am-4:55pm.
Mystery & Murder at the Mansion
October 13, 2018 by
Friday, October 12, 2018 & Saturday, October 13, 2018
5:30 & 7:30 p.m. each night
Mystery and Murder at the Mansion: The Case of Laura Cobb
Save the date! Mystery and Murder at the Mansion is back this year with more shows! There will be two games on each night at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. which includes a 30 minute cocktail party reception before the game begins.
Mystery & Murder at the Mansion
October 13, 2018 by
Friday, October 12, 2018 & Saturday, October 13, 2018
5:30 & 7:30 p.m. each night
Mystery and Murder at the Mansion: The Case of Laura Cobb
Save the date! Mystery and Murder at the Mansion is back this year with more shows! There will be two games on each night at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. which includes a 30 minute cocktail party reception before the game begins.
Mystery & Murder at the Mansion
October 12, 2018 by
Friday, October 12, 2018 & Saturday, October 13, 2018
5:30 & 7:30 p.m. each night
Mystery and Murder at the Mansion: The Case of Laura Cobb
Save the date! Mystery and Murder at the Mansion is back this year with more shows! There will be two games on each night at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. which includes a 30 minute cocktail party reception before the game begins.
Mystery & Murder at the Mansion
October 12, 2018 by
Friday, October 12, 2018 & Saturday, October 13, 2018
5:30 & 7:30 p.m. each night
Mystery and Murder at the Mansion: The Case of Laura Cobb
Save the date! Mystery and Murder at the Mansion is back this year with more shows! There will be two games on each night at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. which includes a 30 minute cocktail party reception before the game begins.
Oconee River Day
September 22, 2018 by
September 22
Oconee River Day
8am-5pm
Celebrate the Oconee River with a paddle or leisurely float from the Oconee Greenway to the Beach at Berry Farm for lunch, games, music and more to enjoy throughout the afternoon. Finish the day at at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources boat ramps & catch an Oconee Outfitters shuttle back to the Greenway.
Email the Oconee River Greenway Foundation for more details. Registration will be live soon
Kayak Rentals through Oconee Outfitters.
