Downtown Hawkinsville is a Main Street program that works with Hawkinsville's Downtown Development Authority, government officials, and downtown businesses to focus on restoring and growing a healthy, viable downtown commercial district. Our e-news called, The Downtowner, will keep you updated on all the great things happening in Downtown Hawkinsville, including: projects, downtown events, community resources, and more! |
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SUNMARK COMMUNITY BANK
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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SunMark Community Bank, originally named Pulaski Banking Company, opened its doors in 1949 and was located in downtown Hawkinsville at 114 Commerce Street. The Pulaski Banking Company was founded by R.D. Buchan, a local businessman, and farmer, who saw a need for another bank in Hawkinsville, Georgia.
The Pulaski Banking Company began to grow in 1960 with the addition of its drive-thru banking window, which was the first in the area. This made banking at the Pulaski Banking Company more convenient than other banks at the time.
In 1977, the bank moved to a more modern location at 140 Commerce Street in Downtown Hawkinsville. Two decades later, the bank reinforced its focus on the community by changing its name to SunMark Community Bank.
In 1995, SunMark set its course on an expansion that began in Warner Robins, Georgia. SunMark has continued to expand with a mortgage department in Warner Robins and branches in Bonaire, Fort Valley, Perry, and Byron.
Today, SunMark Community Bank continues to be a pillar in the Hawkinsville community. Tonya Boyd, Hawkinsville Branch Manager, says that "bank employees are involved in activities for the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hawkinsville's Main Street program, and Rotary Club. Many employees even attend ribbon cuttings to support local businesses."
A recent project the SunMark team has worked on with Downtown Hawkinsville's Main Street program is the Easter Egg Scavenger that will take place April 4th- April 8th. Boyd says "partnerships like the scavenger hunt are a great way to bring people downtown and get involved in our community efforts to redevelop the downtown area." When asked what she hopes to see in our downtown Hawkinsville in the next 5 to 10 years, Boyd says "I want to see more businesses and more things to do after 5:00 PM. "
As you can see, SunMark Community Bank is a great cheerleader for our community and downtown redevelopment efforts. Thanks SunMark Community Bank for all you do!
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****WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DETERMINE WHAT BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OR TRAININGS TO PROVIDE**** |
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Are you a potential downtown business or property owner? Maybe you already are a downtown property or business owner. Regardless of who you are, Downtown Hawkinsville can help set you up for success, but first, you have to help us. Let us know what classes you are interested in taking. Once we have an idea of what you need and the times you are available, we will schedule some dates for some classes that can help you succeed as a downtown business or property owner! Take the poll by clicking on the button below. |
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LOOKING TO SELL OR LEASE YOUR DOWNTOWN PROPERTY???? WE CAN HELP! |
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Did you know that we now have signs available for downtown property owners to borrow if they want to sell or lease their building? Let the Economic Development & Main Street Office do all the heavy lifting when it comes to finding you the perfect tenant or owner for your downtown Hawkinsville property. We want to work with downtown property owners to help get them right tenants for their building and the downtown area. Let us help with taking pictures of your property, marketing your property through our signs, social media and website, and even assisting in showing your property for free! Call The City of Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Economic Development & Main Street Office at 478-208-0805! |
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NEEDS HELP TO COLLECT DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS HISTORY |
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In honor of Historic Preservation Month, Hawkinsville's Historic Preservation Commission and Downtown Hawkinsville have partnered to present the First Annual Self-Guided Historic Tour starting on May 1st and ending on May 31st. We need your help to collect information on many of these downtown businesses. If you have information or stories you would like to share with us about a certain building, please contact Jamie Wilson at 478-208-0805 |
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EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT |
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Downtown Hawkinsville has partnered with SunMark Community Bank to present the First Annual Downtown Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 4th through April 8th. Every day a gigantic egg will be hidden, and a prize, donated by our event sponsor SunMark Community Bank, will be given. Follow Downtown Hawkinsville on Facebook and Instagram for daily hints on the location of each egg. Once you find an egg, please claim your prize by visiting the Economic Development & Main Street Office at 46 S. Lumpkin Street or call 478-208-0805.
***Disclaimer: Once you find an egg and receive a prize, you will not be eligible to receive another prize.
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CALLING ALL DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MAD HATTER SPRING PLANTER CONTEST |
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To kick off the Hawkinsville Garden Club’s Mad Hatter Annual Event, which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Hawkinsville Garden Club will sponsor a Mad Hatter-themed Spring Planter Contest in Downtown Hawkinsville. The Garden Club would like to encourage all downtown businesses to participate. The winner will be selected on April 23, 2022. Judges will be looking for planters that are colorful, unique, and use the Mad Hatter theme. Bonus points will be given to downtown businesses that utilize more than one planter. The first-place winner will receive the Downtown Golden Shovel Award as well as a prize donated by the Hawkinsville Garden Club. Second and third place winners will also receive a prize donated by the Hawkinsville Garden Club. Contact the City of Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Economic Development & Main Street -Office at 478-208-0805 to participate. |
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The City of Hawkinsville is holding a Get your Art On Hawkinsville contest for local artists of all ages to create a piece of artwork to be displayed in our new City Hall. Each age group will have a first, second and third place winner.
Prizes:
- First Place- $50 Chamber Checks
- Second Place- $25 Chamber CHECKS
- Third Place- $15 Chamber CHECKS
Age Groups and Topics include:
- 1st- 5th Graders- Farm scene or Harness Track/Horse Racing
- 6th-8th Graders- River Scene or Hawkinsville's old or new bridges
- 9th-12th Graders - Katie (Fire Engine) or Historic Downtown Buildings
- Adult (18+)- Historic Houses or Steamboat
All art work Must be turned in to Hawkinsville City Hall by 5:00 PM on Friday April 22, 2022.For more information call 478-892-3240.
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DOWNTOWN CLEAN-UP & PLANTING DAY |
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Join Downtown Hawkinsville on Saturday, April 23, 2022, for the quarterly Community Clean-Up and Planting Day from 9 AM to 12 PM. FFA students from Hawkinsville High School will landscape and plant flowers while other volunteers will clean the streets of Downtown Hawkinsville. Check-in will start at 9 AM and will be located at 46 S Lumpkin Street (Chamber of Commerce Office).
We will be cleaning up trash and planting in the downtown area, so wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. If you would like to donate trash grabbers please contact the Economic Development Office at 478-208-0805.
For Downtown Businesses:
We ask that you clean up the fronts and backs of your building. If you don't have anything to clean up around your building, please help clean up your block. We will send areas for your business to leave their trash for trash pick up at a later date.
For Volunteers:
To volunteer, please register with the link below. Volunteers will need to check-in at 9:00 AM on the date of the event. If you have a group of volunteers, please register the name of the group's contact for that day.
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Last year, The National Endowment for the Arts awarded the City of Hawkinsville partial funding for a community mural in downtown Hawkinsville. The City of Hawkinsville matched this award to fund a mural that would promote river tourism. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the City of Hawkinsville will host a Community Mural Painting event starting at 9 AM. Come by the corner of Commerce Street and Houston Street (74 Commerce Street) with your friends, family, and neighbors and grab a brush to take part in painting this beautiful mural (see above). You do not have to be an artist to participate. Color the World Bright artists will be on-site during this event to help all participants. All ages are welcome, so come paint with us! |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN? |
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DOWNTOWN EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT |
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DATE: APRIL 4TH- APRIL 8TH
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE
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Downtown Hawkinsville has partnered with SunMark Bank to present the First Annual Downtown Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on April 4th through April 8th. Every day a gigantic egg will be hidden, and a prize, donated by our event sponsor SunMark Community Bank, will be given. Follow Downtown Hawkinsville on Facebook and Instagram for daily hints on the location of each egg. Once you find an egg, please claim your prize by visiting the Economic Development & Main Street Office at 46 S. Lumpkin Street or call 478-208-0805. |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING |
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DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 4 ,2022 AT 10 AM
LOCATION: PULASKI COUNTY ANNEX
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The County Commissioner will hold a regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. to discuss County business. |
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DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: CITY HALL BOARD ROOM
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On Monday, April 4, 2022 the City Commissioners will hold a regular City Commissioner meeting at 6:00 PM to discuss City business. The meeting will be located at City Hall. |
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING |
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DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 AT 10 AM
LOCATION: CITY HALL BOARD ROOM
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The Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10 a.m. to discuss DDA business. The location of the meeting is the City Hall board room. This meeting will be open to the public. |
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING |
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DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022
TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: SUNMARK BANK
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The Chamber of Commerce and SunMark Bank will hold a Business After Hours. Business After House is a membership networking event held for the Hawkinsville Chamber of Commerce members, held on a bi-yearly basis. |
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GET YOUR ART ON HAWKINSVILLE CONTEST |
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DUE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 BY 5:00 PM
LOCATION:CITY HALL
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The City of Hawkinsville is holding a Get your Art On Hawkinsville contest for local artists of all ages to create a piece of artwork to be displayed in our new City Hall. Each age group will have a first, second and third place winner. |
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COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP & PLANTING DAY |
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DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 a9:00 AM
LOCATION: 46 S. LUMPKIN STREET
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The City of Hawkinsville is holding a Get your Art On Hawkinsville contest for local artists of all ages to create a piece of artwork to be displayed in our new City Hall. Each age group will have a first, second and third place winner. |
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MAD HATTER PLANTER CONTEST |
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DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE
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To kick off the Hawkinsville Garden Club’s Mad Hatter Annual Event, which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Hawkinsville Garden Club will sponsor a Mad Hatter-themed Spring Planter Contest in Downtown Hawkinsville. The Garden Club would like to encourage all downtown businesses to participate. The winner will be selected on April 23, 2022. |
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COMMUNITY MURAL PAINTING EVENT |
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DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 9 AM
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE
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On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the City of Hawkinsville will host a Community Mural Painting event starting at 9 AM. Come by the corner of Commerce Street and Houston Street (74 Commerce Street) with your friends, family, and neighbors and grab a brush to take part in painting this beautiful mural (see above). You do not have to be an artist to participate. Color the World Bright artists will be on-site during this event to help all participants. All ages are welcome, so come paint with us! |
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DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 4 PM
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE'S LUMPKIN STREET
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On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Street Eats on Lumpkin Street starting at 4 PM. There will be a band and lots of food trucks so come down hangout for a while! |
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CONTACT DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE |
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