The City of Lavonia Downtown Development Authority recently hosted DDA 101 and Historic Preservation Commission Training this week at the historic Lavonia Depot, bringing together community leaders from across Northeast Georgia who share a common goal—building stronger, more vibrant downtowns. Toccoa Planning & Downtown Development Director Connie Tabor led the training. During the seminar, Tabor shared practical strategies, real-world experiences, and valuable insights into the important role Downtown Development Authorities play in creating thriving communities. Hosting regional training in Lavonia is especially meaningful because it allows the city to showcase everything that makes the community unique. Umbehant said the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority extends its sincere appreciation to Toccoa DDA Director Connie Tabor, GMRC Representative Joe Rothwell, and everyone who attended for investing their time and passion into making Northeast Georgia’s downtowns stronger for generations to come.