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UGA student Claire Scafidi contributed to the Institute’s work with Gainesville as part of her Vinson Fellows experience.

UGA students bring creativity and innovation to community engagement

July 16, 2026

Institute of Government projects in Gainesville address corridor development

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Student Programs, Students, Vinson Fellows
Institute launches regional community branding initiative for Columbus area

Institute launches regional community branding initiative for Columbus area

July 14, 2026

Regional branding effort will highlight shared assets across six rural counties to support economic development, tourism and investment

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Community Branding, RSVP
Proposed design of an outdoor amphitheater.

Cornelia secures $6.1 million for downtown amphitheater with UGA designs

July 10, 2026

The City of Cornelia has secured over $6 million to fully realize a downtown amphitheater and park concept first envisioned by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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Community Design, RSVP
The Dooly County Industrial Development Authority partneredwith the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government to develop the secretsauce for a brand that reflects Dooly’s authentic spirit. This brand honors the county’sidentity and helps it grow with intention.

Dooly County launches new brand created by UGA

July 08, 2026

Institute helped Dooly County develop a new community brand that reflects its rural heritage, local identity and vision for intentional growth

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Community Branding, Community Design, RSVP
Kelly A. Carmichael, leisure services director for Spalding County Parks and Leisure Services, presents during the recent Developing Data Analytics Capabilities conference. Carmichael was a participant in the 2025-2026 Data Analysis and Decision Making for Government Certificate program. (Photo by Sara Ingram, UGA)

Dates, registration announced for Data Analysis and Decision Making Certificate program

July 06, 2026

Certificate program helps government professionals build data analysis skills and communicate insights to support stronger decision-making across agencies and communities

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Georgia Data Innovation Hub, data analysis, registration