“We are excited to host students and faculty from UGA as they gather community input and craft designs for downtown improvement,” said Tisa Horton, chair of the Fort Valley Downtown Development Authority. Communities receive silver and gold medals after projects one and two, respectively, and a platinum medal after project three, signifying they have earned the CRC designation through extraordinary planning, collaboration and partnership with UGA to build a thriving community. Now it in its fourth year, the CRC program not only helps communities work on locally-identified projects but also helps students and faculty gain real-world experience while learning more about the state of Georgia.