Downtown Cartersville

Thank you to our friends at Cartersville Daily Tribune for this fabulous feature! The news is true, tickets are almost sold out! Grab yours here: https://downtowncartersville.org//st-pattys-pub-crawl-2021/

Exciting announcement for our fellow Downtown Cartersville enthusiasts--- The Georgia Main Street program announced Cartersville will be added to the exclusive list of 18 cities that hold the designation of a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community! GEMS cities represent some of the best Main Street Programs offered by the state. These Main Streets have gone above and beyond expectations by making a strong and positive impact in their communities while utilizing the ...Main Street Approach. Over the past three years, downtown Cartersville has seen millions of dollars in private and public investment, with an emphasis on new businesses and job creation. --- The Main Street Approach is a proven methodology that empowers communities to utilize their distinctive assets, such as their independent businesses and historic character, to revive their commercial districts, strengthen local economies and increase civic engagement. Since 1980, the Main Street Four-Point Approach to downtown revitalization has been used by more than 100+ communities statewide to create more than 80,000 net new jobs and stimulate a 7.3 billion dollar private/public investment. Thank you all for making Downtown Cartersville the special place that we all know and love.

It's no secret that the Cartersville Farmers Market has evolved to become THE place to be on Saturdays in the summer... but you may not realize the true impact this incredible market has had on our community. In 2020 alone, vendor sales revenue surpassed $423,267. Estimates suggest more than 35,440 people strolled through our Downtown square, gathering up goodies to take home to their families. We can't even begin to count how many of those 35,440 market visitors stopped to s...nag lunch at one of our restaurants, grabbed a coffee to-go in one of our coffee shops, or popped in to one of our boutiques along the way. Besides being a weekly stop for farm-fresh veggies, herbs, bath/body products, coffees, teas, meats and more-- this market has revolutionized the farm to table movement in our community. Since 81% of vendors live in Bartow County, the majority of market sales stay right here. If you haven't had the chance to venture to the market, add it to your summer bucket list. With 40+ vendors, live music, and delicious treats around every corner, we can guarantee it will become a weekly staple in your routine.

More than 2/3 of the St. Patty's Pub Crawl tickets have sold (in less than 24 hours!) so DO NOT wait to grab yours! Don't forget, 100% of the ticket proceeds will benefit the participating small businesses, thanks to our amazing presenting sponsors: JMA Placement, Inc., Owen Security Solutions, and TIG Custom Homes! Snag your tickets here: https://downtowncartersville.org//st-pattys-pub-crawl-2021/

We're throwin' it way back this Wednesday---all the way back to 1949! It looks like just about everyone in the entire town showed up for what looks to be the Grand Opening Sale at Young Brothers Pharmacy! Fun fact:... For those of you who may not know, the infamous Coca-Cola sign on the east wall of Young Brothers Pharmacy has been authenticated by the Coca-Cola Company as the FIRST outdoor painted-wall advertisement for Coca-Cola. It dates back to 1894, when an industrious Coca-Cola syrup salesmen named James Couden put down his order pad and picked up a paintbrush to create the first-of-its-kind sign. This sign received the 1990 Georgia Trust Award for Preservation 25 layers of paint were removed during the restoration to reveal the original sign.

We can’t thank Tree Amigos of America enough for sprucing up our beloved Founder’s Oak tree, which received some major damage during the October storm. Planted by the first Cartersville Mayor and Council in 1878, this historic landmark is a famous gathering spot for families who love to enjoy the canopy of shade by the fountain while watching the train pass. We are SO thankful for community partners who work to preserve the spaces that make Downtown so special.

We had TONS of interest regarding the Downtown Entertainment Zone, which would allow business patrons to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the boundaries delineated on the map. Council has voted, and the ordinance has passed. Here are the rules and regulations that will apply:... This ordinance will be in effect beginning February 11th. The hours on Thursday and Friday are between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The hours on Saturday are between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Hours on any parade dates or other dates passed by the council by a resolution are excluded.

You just never know who you might bump into while exploring our Downtown square! We love to see our Hometown Hero Trevor Lawrence under the Century Bank holiday arch. Don’t forget to tag us in YOUR photos!

What a fun day Downtown!

Ready to have some fun today? Don’t forget to jingle & mingle around town for GREAT last minute gifts, deals, and giveaways! Cartersville Middle School has a musical surprise scheduled for 11:30 in front of the Christmas Tree! Don’t miss it! ... Oh, and don’t forget our friends at Southern Cove are hosting the Grinch, so swing by and snap a family photo!

Century Bank has totally transformed Friendship Plaza into a winter wonderland with this incredible 11 foot twinkling ornament installation! Swing by for the rest of the Holiday season to snag a family photo under the arch! Be sure to tag us at @DowntownCartersville for a feature! Thank you, Century Bank, for adding even more magic to our Downtown square!