DDA working to help fill vacant properties

Hartwell Main Street held a ribbon cutting for Luxy Locks, located at 28 S. Forest Ave., following its opening Aug. 21. “We’re so excited to see a new business on South Forest putting a building in action that has been closed for many years!,” Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford said after the ribbon cutting. (Photo submitted by Jason Ford)
Hartwell Main Street held a ribbon cutting for Luxy Locks, located at 28 S. Forest Ave., following its opening Aug. 21. “We’re so excited to see a new business on South Forest putting a building in action that has been closed for many years!,” Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford said after the ribbon cutting. (Photo submitted by Jason Ford)

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is focusing on filling out the area’s “prime real estate” by helping building owners find tenants and advertising available properties to attract more business…