Grayson’s Main Street Grayson program has received accreditation by the Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the program recognizes cities for their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.

The organization’s performance is annually evaluated by the Georgia Main Street Program to identify local programs that meet 10 performance standards. Recognized communities are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing an operating budget and tracking programs and schedules.

Among its duties, Main Street Grayson serves as host to many of the city’s events and is currently managing the Grayson BOOST initiative, the Grayson Arts & History Center, the Grayson Farmers’ Market, as well as marketing and advertising for the city.

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Angie McBrayer, ex-wife of James Aaron McBrayer, leans her head on her son Sam McBrayer as she and her three children and two grandchildren (from left) Jackson McBrayer, 3, Piper Jae McBrayer, 7, Katy Isaza, and Jordan McBrayer, visit the grave of James McBrayer, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Tifton. He died after being restrained by Tift County sheriff's deputies on April 24, 2019. His ex-wife witnessed the arrest and said she thought the deputies were being rough but did not imagine that McBrayer would die. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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