The purpose of Winder Downtown Development Authority is to foster the revitalization and redevelopment of Winder's Central Business District by facilitating projects that will promote trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities. The authority consists of seven appointed members, each serving a term of office of 6 years.
Downtown Development Authority members and terms of office:
| Board Member |
Expiration of term |
| Ronney Massey |
12/31/2011 |
| Mace L. Strickland |
12/31/2011 |
| Sherry Miller |
12/31/2013 |
| Mike Cain |
01/01/2014 |
| Ted Wood |
12/31/2015 |
| Jerry Maynard |
01/01/2014 |
| Mike Rice |
12/31/2015 |
(Bold denotes chairman of the commission)