DECATUR, Ga. - The Decatur Downtown Development Authority has renewed funding for three small business grant programs, committing $116,000 to help improve storefronts, interiors and online marketing.

What we know:

The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant received the bulk of the money, with $100,000 set aside to enhance and beautify local storefronts. Another $75,000 will support the Commercial Buildout Improvement Grant, which focuses on interior projects such as wall repairs, HVAC upgrades and new internal spaces for restaurants, breweries, and retail shops. The final $25,000 will go to the Marketing and Digital Connectivity Grant, aimed at helping businesses strengthen their digital presence with professional marketing content.

"The success of this program over the last two years ha

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