Taking a tour of Downtown Valdosta. A dozen Mainstreet directors from across South Georgia and the state director from Atlanta got a first hand look at how the city has grown over the years all through their redevelopment programs.

"It's the uniqueness of our downtowns and central business districts that give us our sense of character. So that when I'm right here in Valdosta, I know I'm in Valdosta. I'm not in Blackshear. I'm not in Marietta," said Billy Peppers, Georgia Downtown Development Director.

"It's just a time to build each other up and share success stories and trials and tribulations about what's going on in downtowns across the state," said Amanda Peacock, Valdosta Mainstreet Director.

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