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Cornelia DDA discusses launching its own social media accounts

The downtown development authority is considering separate Facebook and Instagram pages instead of relying on city-run accounts to reach followers directly.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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August 6, 2026: DDA social media page

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Where it stands

Board members discussed creating DDA-run Facebook and Instagram pages, with all board members in favor.

The story

In February, a DDA/MainStreet Board member raised the idea of the DDA creating its own social media accounts, separate from the city's, to build its own following and post its own content.

Sources2026-February-DDA-Minutes 135.3 KB

The idea returned to the board's agenda in August as a specific proposal for a DDA-run social media page.

Sources2026-August-DDA-Agenda 161.5 KB

Board members discussed creating DDA-run Facebook and Instagram pages, with all board members in favor.

Sources2026-August-DDA-Minutes 192.4 KB

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Creation of DDA-run social media pages (Facebook and Instagram)

All board members were in favor of it.

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proposed

DDA social media page

b. The DDA - Social Media Page

Discussed
discussed

Proposal for DDA to create its own social media accounts separate from city-run accounts

Matt Varhiotes mentioned the DDA making their own social media accounts to gain their own followers and post their own content.

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