The Georgia Department of Economic Development has awarded $200,000 in product development agreements to 10 tourism and art entities across the state, including the Downtown Development Authority of Dahlonega. “Cultural and heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in today’s travel industry with 80 percent of travelers interested in cultural attractions, destinations and events,” said Kevin Langston, deputy commissioner of tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “With the creation of new cultural tourism opportunities across the state, we are able to attract more visitors and create more jobs that will sustain the industry’s economic growth.”