Downtown Development Authority

Fitzgerald's National Register Downtown Historic District features pedestrian friendly amenities including over 26 blocks of historic streetscape, the Grand Plaza Park, the Grand Theatre and Conference Center, the Carnegie Center, the White Swan Parking Garden, the Blue & Gray Museum, restored Courthouse, restored City Hall, A, B & A Depot; and an eclectic grouping of architecture, shops, eateries, and activities to please your palette.

Board Members

David Griffin, Chairman
Whitney Justice, Secretary
Art Anderson
Melissa Burgess
Louis Harper
Jack Paulk
Jeff Smith

FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Businesses that are located in downtown and are interested in updating/improving their facades can contact Whitney Justice with questions about grant money that is available to them. The Facade Grant Program is administered by the City of Fitzgerald through the non-profit corporation, Fitzgerald Forever, Inc.

Front Facade

Single Lot, One Story
 $500.00
Corner Property
 $375.00
Additional Story/Facade Front
 $250.00
Alley Access
 $150.00
2nd Alley Access
 $75.00

Rear Facade

Single Lot, One Story
$375.00
Additional Story/Facade Front
$250.00
Projecting Wall along parking
$75.00
** Note: Grant can not exceed 50% of the total project.**

CONTACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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City of Fitzgerald City Hall
Community Development
​​302 East Central Avenue Fitzgerald, Ga 31750
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(229) 426-5063 (office)
(229) 426-5066 (fax)
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Cam Jordan
​Deputy Administrator
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Whitney Justice
​Assistant Director
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Calls: 
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
Lobby Hours: 
Monday-Friday
8:30am-4:30pm
(excluding holidays)
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CITY OF FITZGERALD CITY HALL  |  302 E CENTRAL AVE  |​  FITZGERALD, GA 31750  |  (229) 426-5060