Main Street Young Harris
Welcome to Main Street Young Harris, an Affiliate of Main Street America and a downtown affiliate of Georgia Main Street. Whether you are a resident or visiting The Enchanted Valley, we are glad to see you here. The Mission of Main Street Young Harris is to bring life and unity to the community and downtown through economic development, design, and promotion, while preserving the area’s beauty and history. Main Street Young Harris aligns with the overall goal of the City of Young Harris to be a mountain village that creates a sense of place that resonates with both residents and visitors. Whether you reside here or are visiting for three hours or three days, we want to showcase our unique beauty, history, and amenities. Click here to find a map of local and surrounding attractions.
2026 Main Street Young Harris board members are Chris Manfready, Ashley Hartzell, Patty Masters, Dana Dockery, Dana Cable, Rachel Swor, and Gary Manfready. If you are interested in joining the Main Street Board, review the Application for Nomination to the Main Street Board below and attend one of our meetings or events. If you meet the criteria and feel like the board is a good match, sign and return the Application for Nomination to City Hall (P.O. Box 122, Young Harris, GA 30582) or email torroyston [at] coyhga.com ( Rosemary Royston), Main Street Director. The Chair or Main Street Director will follow-up after receipt of application. See below for the Main Street brochure and application.
Main Street Young Harris meets the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, at City Hall, with the exception of November and December (be sure to always check the calendar; planning sessions vary in time and location). The public is welcome to attend.
If you'd like to volunteer with Main Street Young Harris, we welcome you! Take this short survey to share your areas of expertise.
Mission
The Mission of Main Street Young Harris is to bring life and unity to the community and downtown through economic development, design, and promotion, while preserving the area’s beauty and history.
Vision
The Vision of Main Street Young Harris is to create vibrant and engaging community spaces working symbiotically with local owned businesses to promote the area’s history and natural beauty.
Stay Informed
Each month, the Main Street Director puts out a newsletter about the City, events, and relevant articles. See the most recent newsletter below and follow the City of Young Harris on FB for monthly updates. If you would like to receive newsletter through email, send an email torroyston [at] coyhga.com ( Rosemary Royston )to be on the mailing list.
