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Staff said they have met with real estate developers and brokers about the Sweet Auburn Avenue redevelopment site and continue work on projects named Project Splash, Project Moonshot and Operation Unload. Staff reported they have fielded 11 business inquiries regarding redevelopment and have given tours of 850 Main Street, a DDA-owned site undergoing renovation.

Staff also said the Clayton State Small Business Development Center will host free community consulting hours starting March 7 (multiple Mondays) at a downtown location to provide small-business advising. Film scouts from NBC Studios and Tyler Perry Studios have visited the city; staff said film production interest is returning and paperwork from a film group was expected soon.

Why it matters: Developer interest and film production can drive investment, jobs and foot traffic on Main Street; small-business consulting offers direct, no-cost assistance for entrepreneurs.

Details: Staff said an Elevate workforce development program will begin working in the city and that the economic development office is preparing new marketing collateral and a website redesign. Director Marcellus Williams was not present; staff delivered the report on his behalf. No formal board action was taken on these items at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Downtown Development Authority Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Economic development staff reported developer interest in downtown redevelopment sites, free small-business consulting hours with Clayton State SBDC starting in March, and visits from film scouts including NBC and Tyler Perry Studios.","taxTitle","Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia","taxId",55072,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660575,"Forest Park DDA reviews financial report; board discusses consolidating Main Street account into Georgia Fund 1",529,649000,1178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f&start=649&end=1178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6660575/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-DDA-reviews-financial-report-board-discusses-consolidating-Main-Street-account-into-Georgia-Fund-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660575-cb4c6064f68d7c570e573c3382b72b5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190433&Signature=YBnPqoIkSo5PerTdJdZUyz5d5eW4q12VREtfFogCu1ZNgQKso1jfRwKSIXwUnZcZrq2QrAUEsC4nQ8HhgSkeDX5cdCZak5vu2YqMxpI7Z-pap0xFojS59KYeKhVEGre0cfl-~YDfaVQKJDu~XB~3SlZFMCHl26Vrl1ag7On0roAl2AGQpBpC2F4rRVw9FYu~DWOq4ifiBsGadxn717sOvp3aZGWMAEBNnyiIVXMGhMjZxzwLkqLC1ay93~tuCNYcmA7HVMlYSMP8IV1wGW~Erlud5Y3cHHkkw6tNiihtdwf4qlkCsvMBNMl5mSnhfzhPYPXaCtDHhxuMJ6YfmvFmcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority received a monthly financial report on Thursday showing operating cash balances across multiple accounts and a recommendation to review whether to consolidate accounts into Georgia Fund 1.

Finance presenter Mr. Wiggins told the board the DDA has three bank accounts with a beginning combined balance of $7,039,003.34 and an ending balance of $2,914,009.62 after deposits and withdrawals. He reported individual account balances, including one main operating account that moved to $656,008.96 after audit-related adjustments and a Georgia Fund 1 beginning balance of $2,060,003.76 with reinvested earnings of $77,006.51, bringing that fund to about $2,068,027.

Board members asked why there are three separate accounts and whether a Main Street account could be dissolved and moved into Georgia Fund 1 to capture higher interest rates. Mr. Wiggins said he would gather account history and work with the economic development department and Truist bank on interest-rate implications before recommending consolidation.

Why it matters: Consolidating smaller accounts into a pooled investment could increase returns for DDA-held funds, but the board flagged the need to confirm how such a change would affect DDA and URA interest rates and any program accounting requirements.

Details: Mr. Wiggins reviewed operating revenue and expense summaries and said year-to-date operating expenses were below budget for the month shown. He provided bank-account ending balances and noted that an audit-related adjustment contributed to the main account change. Board members requested a historical explanation of the Main Street account and directed staff to research the feasibility and implications of consolidation.

No formal vote was taken on consolidation at Thursday’s meeting.","The DDA heard a detailed financial report showing operating cash and account balances and discussed whether to collapse a separate Main Street account into an investment fund (Georgia Fund 1) to earn higher interest.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660581,"Forest Park Main Street releases 2025 events calendar, plans new brand and public-art program",417,900000,1317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f&start=900&end=1317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f/thumbnail_900000.jpg","/articles/6660581/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-Main-Street-releases-2025-events-calendar-plans-new-brand-and-public-art-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660581-f4aa7f2d97473afd09ff8aa7f7038a45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190433&Signature=Rg5Sjo6DlRoMFDGjnSatGnkayOAPsYEYM03PBpjDz2pLn6mkzaShh4ClC54u6wTcjt3~eaW6PsihfyMVib7mDysssCU0HWSzTBipN~zaf11~B07YL3bmf3tDP78AUedgpOQZgRjwrfUGqjzdgDDi0iTQdtg4m0F1Ib0K99z1GbhvL9slppEDcNKZRRVDdeRVkZXhZSkAr4icUZ0uzX3pdQ4esMeMz7KVKMrAj6cFW5b8UG~PzTkemUGP0F6MXzyTMcDGIlhQPh49TGmBi2BvSiyfg-ZclA4xA8qliWOseBxcciEANAli5g~m6cfSLfHfl3yRm0bUrXviBhxrXf3HNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Forest Park Main Street staff told the Downtown Development Authority on Thursday that the 2025 events calendar is nearly finalized and that the program is working on a branded identity for the Main Street district.

Staff said the Saint Patrick’s Day fountain party will kick off the season, and the Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for Friday, April 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Staff also listed recurring and seasonal events including a Saturday morning yoga series called “Up Early on Main,” a fall Blues on Main event in October, a dogs-and-Halloween festival called Powtoberfest, Small Business Saturday promotions and a December “Holiday on Main” celebration.

Staff added the program is exploring an Afro-centered event to highlight diaspora food, music, culture and fashion, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 12–13. The Main Street office is also developing a branded logo and light-pole banners for the Main Street district and a broader Arts and Entertainment District, and plans to form a public-art program that could include murals, sculptures and installations.

Why it matters: The calendar and branding shape downtown activation and influence how the city markets Main Street to residents, visitors and businesses. Staff said they are also working on event budgets and sponsorship packages to support monetization.

Details: The Main Street manager said she will provide the DDA with a full-year calendar of events and send individual calendar invites to board members. Staff said they are coordinating with other Georgia Main Street managers and expect to deliver a working budget and sponsorship options by the next meeting.

Staff also noted plans for a Main Street ambassador program and mandatory Georgia Main Street trainings for the DDA board. No formal votes were taken on calendar items at Thursday’s meeting.","Forest Park Main Street outlined a near-final 2025 events calendar including a Saint Patrick’s event, a Food and Wine Festival on April 25, a proposed Afro-centered event in September and plans for a branded Main Street identity and public art program.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660585,"Forest Park DDA approves up to $20,000 to furnish East Street property as renovations near completion",202,171000,373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f&start=171&end=373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434769-37dce4fdd547822f23a7a279edcd2c7f/thumbnail_171000.jpg","/articles/6660585/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-DDA-approves-up-to-20000-to-furnish-East-Street-property-as-renovations-near-completion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660585-537c9fc40be5d5c2ed7d23502a3f1a9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190433&Signature=RrUjxKLOciSJ8DDHsmSTY1l~rXu5SRnM456YuPFhJq15GnwHW8OygJfYrezEhOrYWCUytFIIRtfS1eGed5Sb0GgZsMIXjR8FtmozPCsaRi24tCrQ3dXW6agpBrOPLAydW8ckIdyfJNkf8~OXKuFQF4JHn2CrWy8sIAB52N~mS-I1mQzW3AzxYnKmKuMIihg7EZKtfMxjn0e44Hp2QdWCAln8DuxLElUe1NSY1iARXpzHlEKBRfFEgqDtQnSmB8k18~C3VFRcxC5s28NB1FIYfritWtT25VuGi8X2sF08I2nqF2YCgVQpyWe0zerC85D4upXhAlJqnoKExIez9Yw0nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority on Thursday approved spending of up to $20,000 to furnish the East Street property as renovations enter their final stages.

A staff member reporting to the DDA said the East Street renovations are “at the tail end” and listed remaining small items — painting inside a closet, tightening cabinet screws and trimming a backyard tree — that public works and contractors are addressing.

The DDA moved to approve “an amount not to exceed $20,000 to furnish the East Street property.” The motion was seconded by Nancy Howard and passed on a roll-call vote: Angeline Butler (Mayor) — yes; Jacqueline Faith — yes; Nancy Howard — yes; Trey Holland — yes; Jay Evans — yes. The mover of the motion was not specified in the meeting record.

Why it matters: The furnishing allotment is intended to conclude a multistep renovation project on East Street so the property will be ready for occupancy or use once the remaining punch-list items are completed.

Details: The staff presenter said contractors will meet next week to evaluate three outstanding items — tree trimming, a potential deck and fence insulation — and expected to have quotes by midweek. The presenter added that once those items are addressed the renovation work should be complete.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to adopt the meeting agenda — moved by Jacqueline Faith; seconded by Trey Holland; roll-call recorded as yes from Angeline Butler, Jacqueline Faith, Nancy Howard, Trey Holland and Jay Evans; outcome: approved.
- Motion to adopt minutes from Jan. 23 — mover noted as Jay Evans; seconded by Trey Holland; roll-call recorded as yes from Angeline Butler, Jacqueline Faith, Nancy Howard, Trey Holland and Jay Evans; outcome: approved.
- Motion to recess into executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate or legal matters — moved by Jay Evans; seconded (not specified); voice vote in favor recorded; outcome: approved.

The meeting then recessed into executive session.

The DDA did not provide an implementation timeline beyond the contractor meeting; staff said it would follow up with quotes and a status update.","The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority voted to approve up to $20,000 to furnish the East Street property as punch-list work continues on renovations. The meeting also included routine procedural votes and a recess to executive session.","actionData","errors"]

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