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Institute recognizes Public Finance Leadership Academy graduates
Seventeen participants recently were recognized for completing the six-month Public Finance Leadership Academy (PFLA). Offered in partnership between the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Government Finance Officers Association, PFLA equips new and emerging public sector financial...
UGA’s PROPEL program to help guide Pulaski’s economic development strategy
Pulaski County is focusing on a long-term economic development strategic plan to ensure opportunity for future generations through PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership), a unique program of UGA’s Vinson Institute of Government. In its second year, PROPEL...
UGA creates Workforce Planning Guide to help communities tackle challenges
Experts at the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute of Government have partnered with Georgia Power to provide communities across the state with a comprehensive and accessible resource to address the growth opportunities provided by new industries. In fiscal year 2022, Georgia’s economy...
Hundreds of county leaders take part in Institute training at ACCG conference
More than 600 commissioners, clerks and other county government officials from across the state attended professional development classes the Institute of Government presented at the ACCG Annual Conference held April 27-30 in Savannah. More than 30 county leaders also were recognized for their training...
Greg Wilson honored with Walter Barnard Hill Award for Distinguished Achievement
Greg Wilson, an assistant director at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, was awarded a 2023 Walter Barnard Hill Award for Distinguished Achievement at the 32nd annual Public Service and Outreach Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Wilson received the award as a part of UGA’s...