The University of Georgia has rolled out a visionary plan to spur economic development in communities surrounding Fort Moore, providing strategic direction aligned with the military mission that protects the rural character of the area and supports quality of life.
The adage that good things come to those who wait is apparent in Ringgold. The town of nearly 3,500 nestled in the foothills of the northwest Georgia mountains is booming thanks to an influx of grants awarded in part because of a Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan (RSVP) completed by the UGA Institute of Government in 2017.
Experts at the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute of Government have partnered with Georgia Power to provide communities across the state with a comprehensive and accessible resource to address the growth opportunities provided by new industries. In fiscal year 2023, Georgia’s economy grew at record levels for the third year in a row. The state gained 38,400 jobs and more than $24 billion in investment in FY23, with annual investment totals increasing by 131 percent in the past three years, according to state data.
