2023 24 Black Pages FINAL 2 - Flipbook - Page 100
Late 20th Century to Present (1970s-2020s)
2010
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,ĂďĞƌƐŚĂŵ The Macon Middle eorgia Black ages
and esource uide is the perfect example of the
Cotton Avenue District’s renaissance. The publication
serves as a liaison bet een minority businesses and
local citizens. Habersham’s aim is to improve the
African American community economically through
black consumerism of local business. This company
not only produces an annual publication but also
assists small local businesses ith everything from
marketing to ebsite construction.
2000
1990
In the late 1990s, an increasing number of African Americans found opportunities in corporate
America. However, this didn't help everyone, especially the locally owned businesses which were
facing hardships. The business landscape was transforming with large chain stores emerging in
new commercial areas, often outcompeting smaller, local stores in older districts. To combat this,
local governments, like cities and towns, started initiatives to rejuvenate these declining areas,
providing incentives to businesses willing to establish there.
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In 2003 the space next to the Allen’s Market Building
officially opened as a part of the city’s bicentennial.
ince then the laza has hosted a ide variety of
concerts performances and community gatherings all
the hile standing as an immovable reminder of black
history in Milledgeville.
