The Downtown Development Authority has ordered signs for Downtown Hawkinsville properties to use while trying to find a buyer or renter. We have For Lease, For Sale, and For Sale/Lease signs ready for you to pick so that you can market your property. Economic Development & Main Street Director, Jamie Wilson will also vet inquiries and help you find the best renter or buyer for your property. Please call Jamie Wilson at 478-208-0805 and ask for a sign today!

Located in the heart of Hawkinsville, Georgia, The Foundry on Jackson is designed to be a comprehensive work, meet and office solution for individuals at any capacity. Experience a new way to work in our beautiful, newly renovated space, with the option of private offices, or a shared co-working space. The Foundry on Jackson pride themselves on flexibility and providing the utmost support for local businesses, professionals, remote workers and students, alike.

The Foundry on Jackson will offer private or group work spaces that offer an all inclusive flat rate. All inclusive amenities include 24/7 building access, wifi, printing, access to the board room, and kitchenet area. If interested, call The Foundry on Jackson at 478) 231-0172 or email at thefoundryonjackson@gmail.com. More details coming soon!

In May 2022 the Economic Development & Main Street Office was approached by Justin McKinney and Mike Harbison to help search for a 20,000 square foot building to locate their new business, National Trailer Manufacturing. The Economic Development & Main Street Director, Jamie Wilson, identified the River Market, located on Broad Street, as the perfect place for the two business partners to quick-start their business. After McKinney and Harbison toured the River Market building, they decided, with a few adjustments, they could make the building suit their needs. On June 6, 2022 the building was leased to National Trailer Manufacturing by the Downtown Development Authority. 

National Trailer Manufacturing will produce intermodal trailer chassis from the ground up. Production of these trailer chassis include welding, sandblasting, paint finishing, wiring, and pertinent decals and lighting. Owners, Justin McKinney and Mike Harbison have over 20 years of combined experience working in trailer manufacturing and have already secured a buyer for the next 10 years.  

National Trailer Manufacturing's operational hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. They are expected to hire full-time employees who will work 40 hours a week for an average minimum wage of $20 per hour. In Year 1, National Trailer Manufacturing is looking to invest in over $40,000 in improvements to the River Market building and create 25 full time jobs. 

National Trailer Manufacturing has already made improvements to the building by adding a wall to the left side, a fence, 3 stage power system, doors, and lighting. Once final building improvements are complete, National Trailer Manufacturing will be looking for 6 skilled welders, 2 painters, and 4 heavy duty mechanics in late September 2022 to start production. If you are interested in any of these jobs, please contact Justin McKinney at 229-322-6190.

Thanks to the City of Hawkinsville, Cabero Park now has a new trash can to help you enjoy your experience while visiting. The need for a new trash can was recognized after furnishing all new picnic tables and umbrellas last month. The City Manager noticed that there were plenty of places to now enjoy your lunch, but no place to dispose of your trash once done. Now citizens can enjoy there lunch hour at Cabero Park with out the inconvenience of looking for a trash can to dispose of their trash. This is just one more step to beautifying Downtown Hawkinsville. 

The Missoula Children's Theatre held auditions at our own Hawkinsville Opera House for the production of "The Frog Price" on June 6, 2022. From June 7 through June 10, 2022, a acting and production camp was held to prepare the children for their roles in the play, "The Frog Prince." "The Frog Prince" is a play about a lonely frog who discovers that real friendship is not bought, but made. There were around 30 children that participated in the production of the play. On June 11, 2022, the debut of "The Frog Prince" brought roughly 125 spectators to Downtown Hawkinsville. 

The 2nd Annual River Rat Art Tour was held on July 9, 2022, from 10 AM to 7 PM. The tour kicked off in front of the Chamber of Commerce Office and continued throughout Downtown Hawkinsville and Hawkinsville area. While on the tour, attendees were able to peek inside some unique and creative spaces to view wonderful fine arts and crafts and meet the local artists who make them. The tour ended at The Columns where attendees had a chance to mingle with artists, tour the stately Columns house, and buy a raffle ticket. There were 14 stops on the tour, 17 artists to meet, and around 150 attendees despite the rain. We can't wait to see how this Tour grows and are so excited that local artisans have joined together to create a unique experience that showcases our local talent in Hawkinsville, Georgia. 

On Friday, June 10, 2022 The Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Hawkinsville's Main Street program hosted Treasures on Lumpkin's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome the new Downtown Business to Hawkinsville. Over 30 people attended Treasures on Lumpkin's ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Stephanie Smith and Dinah Childers dream of owning an antique store in Downtown Hawkinsville.  

Retired teachers Stephanie Smith and Dinah Childers have dreamed of opening an antique store of their own in Downtown Hawkinsville for years. The two women's appreciation of antiques and southern décor stemmed from generations of women in their families who, just like them, had an eye for design. In 2022, Stephanie and Dinah decided to make their dreams a reality when the Kinard's Building on Lumpkin Street became available to lease by the Downtown Development Authority. After they toured the building, they knew it was the right fit for their antique store, and thus Treasures on Lumpkin was born.

Treasures on Lumpkin is located at 44 South Lumpkin Street in Downtown Hawkinsville and is an antique store that provides a personal shopping experience with quality antiques, collectibles, décor, and oddities.

Treasures on Lumpkin will offer customers gift wrapping, layaway, a personal shopping experience, and wedding registry. Treasures on Lumpkin's operational hours are from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday to better serve the Hawkinsville community and tourists.

The Economic Development and Main Street Office can't wait to see all the great things Treasures on Lumpkin will do for our Downtown area. We are so excited for the two owners and can't wait to celebrate more new business in Downtown Hawkinsville! 

Downtown Hawkinsville's Main Street program was established in 2021 as an Affiliate Main Street Program by the state of Georgia and nationally accredited by the National Main Street Center. Georgia Main Streets represent some of the strongest central business districts in the state and in the Southeast. Since its inception in 1980, the designated community programs have been instrumental in leading the state in historic preservation, small business development, expansion of the state’s employment base, leveraging private investment, increasing tourism, and providing a positive road map for public-private partnerships. This month, Downtown Hawkinsville's Main Street Program was recognized as Main Street of the Month! To read more, follow the link below.

Everyone has been patiently waiting , and we've finally delivered! Come and buy a limited edition Visit the Ocmulgee T-Shirt at Holly’z Wag'z and Wiggle'z before they are all gone! Holly’z Wag'z and Wiggle'z is located at 74 Commerce Street in Downtown Hawkinsville. 

These shirts come in blue and gray and are $20 each! Shirt sizes range from S to XXL. 

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2022

TIME: 10 AM-11 AM

LOCATION: PULASKI COUNTY ANNEX

Pulaski County Commissioner holds a monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 am in the Commissioner’s office located at Courthouse Annex 45 S. Lumpkin St. P.O. Box 29 Hawkinsville, GA 31036. *Agenda for this meeting is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Commissioner’s Office.

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2022

TIME: 6 PM-7PM

LOCATION: CITY HALL ANNEX

Regular Meetings of the Hawkinsville City Commission take place on the First Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Agendas for Regular Meetings are prepared 3-5 days prior to the meeting and are posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall.

DATE: AUGUST 9, 2022

TIME: 10 AM

LOCATION: CITY HALL

The Downtown Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to discuss Downtown Hawkinsville Business. 

DATE: AUGUST 20, 2022

TIME: 7 TO 9 PM

LOCATION: THE HAWKINSVILLE OPERA HOUSE

Come out and enjoy Hawkinsville's local talent, Rivertown Breakdown on Saturday August 20, 2022 from 7 to 9 PM at the Hawkinsville Opera House. Tickets are on sale for $15 and will be $20 at the door. 

DATE: AUGUST 27, 2022

TIME: 4 to 9 

LOCATION: THE HAWKINSVILLE OPERA HOUSENTY ANNEX

On August 27th, Daniel & Company will celebrate 12 years with performances from Faithful & Determined, Truly Blessed, The Gospel Stairways, Renita Jackson, Tessie Bracken and many more. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.