{"id":2371,"date":"2019-11-01T10:34:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T14:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sgamag.com\/?p=2371"},"modified":"2020-03-09T21:02:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T01:02:17","slug":"on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/01\/on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Move: Revitalization Transforming Downtown Moultrie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2526\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2526\" data-attachment-id=\"2526\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/01\/on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie\/pocket-park_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pocket-park_2.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1569803670&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;21&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pocket park_2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pocket-park_2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pocket-park_2.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pocket-park_2-1024x683.jpg?resize=590%2C437\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"437\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Gathering Spot:<\/strong> Downtown Moultrie&#8217;s Pocket Park<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>From historical renovations and added green space, to new boutiques and restaurants, Downtown Moultrie isn\u2019t missing a beat when it comes to revitalization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s all coming together,\u201d says Amy Johnson, downtown economic development and public relations director for the City of Moultrie. \u201cAll the activity today is because of the foundation that was laid years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tasked with managing Moultrie\u2019s Main Street program, Johnson says it hasn\u2019t been an overnight success. Starting in 2001, the first hint of revitalization began with the City of Moultrie and Colquitt County completing a joint streetscape project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe city and county received a transportation grant for sidewalks including around the courthouse square,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cAt the same time, the county was renovating the courthouse, which was originally constructed in 1901.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A domino effect, Johnson says when the courthouse renovations and streetscape projects started, downtown businesses started renovating and buildings were being sold.<\/p>\n<p>Through the years, Johnson says projects have been completed; however, nothing as major as what we currently in the works. \u201cYear-after-year, the foundation continues to strengthen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next wave of change came in 2015, with the adoption of a downtown enhancement plan. Community stakeholders gathered to create a plan, which now serves as Downtown Moultrie\u2019s roadmap for future growth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2528\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2528\" data-attachment-id=\"2528\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/01\/on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie\/amy-johnson_5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Amy-Johnson_5.jpg?fit=3456%2C5184&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3456,5184\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1569802432&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Amy Johnson_5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Amy-Johnson_5.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Amy-Johnson_5.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Amy-Johnson_5-683x1024.jpg?resize=418%2C612\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"612\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Downtown Moultrie:<\/strong> Amy Johnson, downtown economic development and public relations director for the City of Moultrie.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With a long list of lofty goals, the enhancement plan includes streetscape projects, business recruitment, increased number of residential units, added green space, a welcome center, and further removal of blight in the downtown area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was almost like a wish list,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cThere were many ideas, but there was no funding for the projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moving from talking to action, several groups rallied together to raise approximately $1 million to fund some of the projects outlined in the enhancement plan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone now shares a common vision,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cWe are very fortunate to have this level of commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Representing the importance of partnerships, Johnson credits support from the Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Moultrie Tomorrow, and the Downtown Moultrie Association, as well as buy-in from local government and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContinued commitment from the city and county doesn\u2019t stop,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cThey understand that downtown is the heartbeat of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Visible Results<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2523\" style=\"width: 344px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2523\" data-attachment-id=\"2523\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/01\/on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie\/ross-dekle-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ross-Dekle-4.jpg?fit=355%2C374&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"355,374\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ross Dekle (4)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ross-Dekle-4.jpg?fit=285%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ross-Dekle-4.jpg?fit=355%2C374&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ross-Dekle-4.jpg?resize=334%2C324\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"324\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Ross Dekle, Southwest Georgia Bank<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first enhancement project was a pocket park located at the south entrance to downtown. Southwest Georgia Bank donated the land and provided\u00a0monetary assistance to build the park adjacent to its home office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were more than willing to step up and do our part to help kick-off the revitalization efforts,\u201d says Ross Dekle, Moultrie region president for Southwest Georgia Bank. \u201cSouthwest Georgia Bank started in Moultrie in 1928, and we understand that a thriving downtown is the heartbeat of a community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Johnson says the generous donation from Southwest Georgia Bank and other contributors, helped start the revitalization efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe added benches and landscaping, and the city provided streetscape work on the sidewalks and placed utility lines underground,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cNext door, Southwest Georgia Bank renovated its parking lot and added trees, along with a decorative wrought iron fence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After a successful opening of the pocket park, work began on a second park. \u201cBuilding the Mule Barn Park helped to eliminate blight and made the area much more attractive. The site also has historical significance,\u201d she says about the site\u2019s name, which references a location where farmers came to purchase mules.<\/p>\n<p>Construction on the third park continues on the site of the former Sportsman Restaurant, once a popular gathering place that has been vacant since 2003.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe downtown area is becoming more of a destination for families to shop, eat, and be a part of all the events,\u201d says Dekle. \u201cThe purpose is to continue growing and building on that momentum to attract more high-quality businesses and bring more people downtown.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Johnson says the creation of the parks, along with improved parking and streetscape work, has brought new life to Moultrie\u2019s downtown area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to enhance downtown,\u201d says Johnson, a native of Moultrie. \u201cWith a united vision, things are happening, and people are taking a lot of pride in their downtown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Creating a sustainable infrastructure is also part of Main Street\u2019s enhancement plan. With help from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, the Downtown Development Authority will install a fiber ring that includes security cameras.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cameras offer more than security, they will also be a plus for tourism,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cIn the future, we hope to add Wi-Fi and speakers.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2521\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2521\" data-attachment-id=\"2521\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/01\/on-the-move-revitalization-transforming-downtown-moultrie\/crandford-shop_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1569802921&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Crandford shop_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1-1024x683.jpg?resize=471%2C315\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Crandford-shop_1.jpg?w=3510&amp;ssl=1 3510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop Local:<\/strong> Mary Ann Smith, owner of Cranford Jewelry, with Shelby Kent, assistant, look over the store&#8217;s holiday merchandise<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><u>Home Sweet Home<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With green space sprouting up and renovation projects ongoing, Moultrie is also becoming a residential hub.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDowntown is a hot spot,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cWe have more people wanting to live downtown, which is good because that brings the need for more shops and restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through the renovation of the former Belk Hudson department store, the building\u2019s top floor is being transformed into eight apartments, with space on the main floor available for retail and dining.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson noted it is difficult to find a business that wants to invest in a massive downtown building. However, the Downtown Development Authority was able to negotiate a long-term lease with Hal Carter, a developer with extensive experience in historic renovations, to take on the Belk Hudson project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are fortunate to have secured a developer to turn the building into apartments. Mr. Carter has a tremendous reputation with historic renovations,\u201d says Johnson, about the renovation of the Colquitt Hotel and Red Building.<\/p>\n<p>With the completion of eight apartments in the new Belk Hudson Lofts, downtown\u2019s residential inventory jumps to nearly 40 units. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see that people, of all ages, want to live downtown,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cThey want to be able to walk to dinner and shop, and enjoy the activities downtown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Welcome to Moultrie<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Colquitt County is widely known as an agricultural hub\u2014the largest vegetable and row crop region in Georgia\u2014the community also has a diverse mix of industries and tourism opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Colquitt County\u2019s tourism highlights include the Sunbelt Ag Expo, which brings more than 80,000 visitors to the region; and the Moss Farms Diving Center, regarded as one of the top outdoor diving centers in the country. Colquitt County also has several agribusinesses on Georgia Grown Trail 37, the state&#8217;s first official agritourism highway.<\/p>\n<p>With all of these activities, plus numerous events and festivals, it comes as no surprise that tourism helps generate a $59 million economic impact in Colquitt County.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson says Moultrie will soon have a place to welcome all its visitors. The center, which is in the pre-construction phase, will convert another abandoned downtown building into usable space.<\/p>\n<p>The multi-level welcome center will feature interactive displays and information about Moultrie and Colquitt County, public restrooms, meeting room space, and administrative offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>An Economic Driver<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More than a place to eat, shop, and attend festivals, Johnson says Downtown Moultrie is a significant employer in Colquitt County.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are approximately 800 people who work in the downtown area,\u201d she says. \u201cWe represent one of Colquitt County\u2019s leading economic drivers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An \u201cincubator\u201d for small businesses, the downtown area, has become home to several new boutiques and eateries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are laying a foundation that is critical for us to attract entrepreneurs and developers to be part of downtown,\u201d says Johnson. \u201cWith eateries and a mix of retail and professional offices, we are also becoming the boutique capital of South Georgia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Johnson, who started with the City of Moultrie in 1998, says she has learned change doesn\u2019t happen overnight. \u201cSome of the projects have taken years to complete. 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