Georgia’s Rural Center (The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation) is dedicated to revitalizing rural Georgia. Georgia is known as one of the best states in the nation for business development, but a lack of focus on the development of rural Georgia’s communities and economy has allowed the challenges of rural living to persist. In order to rediscover rural Georgia, the center will conduct research and create projects to improve conditions, answer needs, address issues, and solve problems specific to rural Georgia. In addition, policy will be analyzed that impacts rural living including economic growth incentives, education, unemployment, infrastructure, health care access, and population studies. Outcome-based, measurable impact in rural communities is at the forefront of the efforts led by the center. Dr. David Bridges, President of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), saw the need for Georgia’s Rural Center from a personal perspective as he grew up in rural Terrell County, Georgia. The center came to fruition after Bridges’ proposal of improving community and economic development in the state of Georgia. In May 2018, HB 951 was passed, which formalized the center. As of July 1, 2018, Georgia’s Rural Center has served as the core for information and research concentrated on rediscovering rural Georgia. The center is housed at ABAC in Tifton, Georgia. For more information about the center, please visit our website at www.ruralga.org, connect and message us via LinkedIn, and/or contact us via phone or email. For LinkedIn, phone, and email inquiries, please allow two (2) business days for a response. Thank you for your interest in Georgia’s Rural Center.