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Fort Oglethorpe's Historic District Earns Rural Zone Designation

WHAT IS IT?
RURAL (Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas Legislation—House Bill 73) was enacted in May 2017 to encourage and stimulate investment, job creation, and economic development in rural downtown areas. Fort Oglethorpe’s Historic District has been designated Georgia’s newest RURAL Zone through 2030. (1-1-2025 through 12-31-2029)

WHO IS IT FOR? 
If you are a new or existing business that has created new jobs in the Historic District. If you are considering purchasing a building in the Historic District. If you own a building in the Historic District and want to renovate it. You may be eligible for State Income Tax credits.

WHERE IS IT?
It is the Historic District off of Lafayette Road. (see the map)

THESE TAX CREDITS CAN BE STACKED!

Start the conversation by contacting:
Taylor Hutwagner
Economic Development Director
423-362-3117 / EMAIL

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