Above: Held at the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum at the State Botanical Garden, the
workshop brought together representatives from local governments, nonprofits and industries
concerned with electric mobility. Top left: Asher Dozier leads the Institute’s e-mobility engagement Georgia and provided an
update on the latest initiatives happening on UGA campus and the broader market. Top right: Justin Ellis, a professor in the UGA Office of Sustainability, presented on the university’s
efforts to lead by example in sustainability and innovation.
MARCH 12, 2025 PHOTOS BY SARA INGRAM | STORY BY MARGARET BLANCHARD
Driving Georgia Forward
Plug Into Georgia pilots workshop for communities to connect, share ideas
The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government is helping communities understand electric
mobility opportunities and challenges through the Plug Into Georgia initiative. Created
with support from Southern Company, the effort provides education, outreach, engagement,
and technical assistance for government decision-makers.
The initiative recently piloted a regional workshop for local government and community
leaders to connect with regional peers, exchange ideas, and take actionable steps
toward shaping the future of transportation in Georgia.
Plug into Georgia also produces user-friendly tools such as the new Georgia Electric
Mobility Snapshot and EV 101: A Georgia Guide for Public Charger Success. The latter,
a guidebook for local governments, includes a checklist and outlines key considerations in
preparation for electric vehicle technology such as strategic planning, site selection,
infrastructure, and public engagement.
Workshop attendees received copies of the Georgia Electric Mobility Snapshot, the
latest resource from Plug Into Georgia.
Above left: Lincoln Wood, electrification policy manager for Southern Company, with Institute
of Government team members Julia Dietz, Asher Dozier and Shana Jones. Above right: Glenn Halliday, electric transportation solutions manager at Georgia Power, spoke
about grid resilience and preparing for increased EV demand. Above center: Recent Plug Into Georgia publications include the Georgia Electric Mobility Snapshot
and EV 101: A Georgia Guide for Public Charger Success.
As a Public Service and Outreach unit, the Institute of Government is integral to the University’s land- and sea-grant-based mission to make UGA knowledge work for Georgia.
