Emanuel County PROPEL Steering Committee members discussed their goals at a January workshop at the University of Georgia.

We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL program expands to three new rural Georgia counties

March 18, 2024

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has expanded its award-winning rural development program to three additional Georgia counties. Crisp, Emanuel, and Marion counties are the newest PROPEL communities.

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From left to right, PROPEL Rural Scholars Kevin Vega, Ambar Reyna-Montanez, Margaret Hart and Harper Pendley toured Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy on a recent community visit. Applications for the 2024-2025 PROPEL Rural Scholars program is open through March 27.

We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL Rural Scholars program provides experiential learning for UGA students

March 14, 2024

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 PROPEL Rural Scholars program.

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The PROPEL team in Pulaski County spent its time on revitalizing downtown Hawkinsville and the effort is paying off, with more than $2 million in private investment logged in 2023.

We Know Georgia: Rural communities mark progress through UGA Institute of Government’s PROPEL

March 06, 2024

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government celebrated the successes of communities participating in its PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program at a recent workshop in Athens.

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Visuals were displayed at a River Valley Community Compatible Development Plan event.

We Know Georgia: UGA partnership with Department of Defense gets $5 million boost

February 16, 2024

The University of Georgia has received $5 million in federal funding for its work with the state’s defense installations and nearby communities.

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In Appling County, the PROPEL program has helped the community jump-start economic development efforts through downtown revitalization

We Know Georgia: Appling County reaps success with UGA Institute of Government help

January 26, 2024

A rural economic development program led by the University of Georgia Institute of Government has been nationally recognized and Appling County is a prime example of its ongoing impact.

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