Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger was recently elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association’s annual meeting in Savannah on June 24.
According to a GMA press release, “The city of Auburn has maintained its old southern charm while evolving to attract businesses and provide valued amenities to its residents. Community members, local and state leaders credit much of this redevelopment success to Blechinger.”
Her leadership is credited with developing a Downtown Overlay District, and become a certified Main Street community. In addition, Auburn also offers new businesses tax credits through an Opportunity Zone.
One of the mayor’s biggest accomplishments is Auburn’s Whistlestop Shops. City officials introduced these cottage-style shops to allow small businesses the opportunity to market their products and services in a public setting while keeping operating costs low. City residents also agree that under Blechinger’s leadership public safety has improved.
Information: www.gmanet.com.
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