MST receives Premier Partner Award

Main Street Toccoa has been awarded with the Georgia Downtown Association’s “Premier Partner” Award.

According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, the award was presented to Main Street Toccoa on August 18, at the Georgia Downtown Association’s Annual Conference held at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Georgia, as part of the annual awards ceremony.

The Premier Partner Award recognized the City of Toccoa’s achievements in collaborating with Amtrak to see revitalization work completed at the Amtrak Waiting Platform connected to the Downtown Toccoa Historic Depot.

Amtrak and the City of Toccoa collaborated to see an expanded 800-foot platform.

In addition to the raised ADA-accessible platform, multiple quality-of-life improvements were installed, including 20 historically inspired lights selected by city staff.

A wheelchair lift and new signage were also installed.

Amtrak spent over $2 million on this project, which serves as both an inspiration and outcome that, while obstacles as large as the platform repair may seem insurmountable, with partnership and dedication, a downtown can see dynamic restoration.

For more information regarding the Premier Partner Award contact Hamilton by calling 706-898-5777.