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The Ridgewood Neighborhood was the first in Gainesville to be designated a Local Historic District. The district includes 50 properties. The designation protects the area from incompatible changes or demolition.

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Community Development Department

A Message from the Director

Thank you for visiting the Community Development Department's web page. We hope you find our page easy to navigate and are able to locate the information you are seeking. The Community Development Department serves as a liaison between the public and City government and is comprised of five separate divisions. For more information about each division please access the following quick links listed below.

It is my personal goal to make sure every customer is treated with respect and in a timely manner. If you are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Community Development Director - Rusty Ligon
Office Location:	311 Henry Ward Way (second floor) located at the intersection of Henry Ward Way and Broad Street across from the Joint Administration Building and Hall County Courthouse.
Mailing Address:	P O Box 2496 Gainesville, GA 30503
Phone:	(770) 531-6570
Fax:	(770) 297-7826
Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.