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October 07, 2024

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Fifteen Professionals Earn Georgia Certified Economic Developer status through UGA

September 24, 2024

Fifteen Georgia professionals recently earned Georgia Certified Economic Developer certification through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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Watercolor sketches by team members Clark Stancil and Kaitlin Messich bring the ideas to life. This sketch shows the Ocoee Whitewater Center.

We Know Georgia: UGA Institute of Government experts engage community to envision future for Ocoee Whitewater Center

September 12, 2024

When fire destroyed the iconic Ocoee Whitewater Center in April 2022, it also took a piece of the community’s soul. Built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, the site was a popular hub for recreation and special events for residents and visitors to the mountains shared by Georgia, Tennessee and North...

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PROPEL communities and partner organizations met in Baxley to learn from each other and share their successes.

‘Life-changing’ UGA program provides rural leaders with support, guidance

August 29, 2024

PROPEL communities share successes and gain insights from USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development

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PFLA graduates display their certificates at their recent graduation ceremony. Photo courtesy of Amanda Schoonover.

PFLA participants see immediate returns from UGA program

August 22, 2024

Fayette County Assistant Chief Financial Officer Amanda Schoonover has looked to the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government as a trusted source for training throughout her career. When she advanced to her current role, she knew participating in the institute’s Public Finance...

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