Lincoln County GA Development Authority

06/22/2026

Exciting news for Main Street in Lincolnton, Georgia! Come see the new store White Oak Artisans Shoppe just a bit further up Main Street!

06/21/2026

Well, there maybe a FIFA World Cup going on, but this is still one of my favorite highlights from last season!

06/20/2026

⚡ A Sign of Progress on Main Street ⚡

Sometimes progress doesn’t look like a ribbon cutting—it looks like electricians hard at work preparing for the future.

This week, local electricians are upgrading 111 Main Street with enhanced three-phase power, an important investment that will help support future growth in one of downtown Lincolnton’s largest buildings.

Originally constructed as a hotel during the development of Clarks Hill Lake, this historic Main Street landmark contains approximately 15,000 square feet of space, including multiple retail opportunities on the first floor and significant potential for second-floor (8,800 sq ft) revitalization.

Today, the building is home to Sugar Babes Bakery & More, with additional restaurant-ready space available. Tomorrow, it could support even more businesses, jobs, and investment in the heart of our community.

Economic development isn’t always about new buildings—it is often about breathing new life into existing ones. Upgraded infrastructure like this creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, retailers, restaurants, professional offices, and future downtown residents.

Every improvement, every renovation, and every investment helps strengthen the future of Lincoln County, Georgia.

06/20/2026

Did you know? 97 percent of the US land mass is considered rural, and about 20 percent or the population lives in these rural zones? While this is not Lincoln County Georgia, it is representative of rural living and farming. This is a part of Wyoming that also has rare minerals, similar to Lincolnton, Georgias Graves Mountain with rare minerals like rutile and kyanite.

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Head on over to Dust & Grace for their special grand opening of their new expanded space!

🔑✨ WE HAVE OUR FIRST WINNER! ✨🔑

Congratulations to Mrs. Carol for finding the hidden Golden Key and winning a $100 Dust & Grace gift card! 🎉

Think you missed your chance? Not so fast…

👀 Al will be hiding another Golden Key tomorrow, and it could be anywhere in the showroom!

Stop by, shop, explore, and keep your eyes peeled. You never know where the next key might be hiding. 🗝️✨

06/18/2026

Thursday morning (June 18) weather update - Storms late this afternoon and tonight may produce damaging winds, heavy rain, and localized flash flooding.

06/17/2026

Our small town back a few years ago.