NATIONAL AWARD

Clarkesville finalist for redevelopment of downtown after 2014 fire devastation

  • The city of Clarkesville is up for a national award after garnering attention for its rebuild efforts after a nighttime fire tore through the historic downtown square. The fire originated in a restaurant that used to be located behind this side of the square. Despite hardships, Clarkesville successfully rebuilt. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)
    The city of Clarkesville is up for a national award after garnering attention for its rebuild efforts after a nighttime fire tore through the historic downtown square. The fire originated in a restaurant that used to be located behind this side of the square. Despite hardships, Clarkesville successfully rebuilt. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)
When a fire damaged several businesses in Clarkesville’s downtown square in March 2014, few could imagine what the future held for the city. Five years later, the city of Clarkesville is one of four…

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