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We Know Georgia: University of Georgia supports Elberton's vision for future growth
The city of Elberton has a fresh vision for the future thanks to the creativity of a UGA student who spent the summer as a Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fellow at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
We Know Georgia: University of Georgia helps new park project come to life in Thomson
Downtown Thomson is getting a new park based on community engagement through the UGA Institute of Government’s Renaissance Strategic Visioning Program (RSVP).
We Know Georgia: UGA Institute of Government offers new certificate program in downtown development
The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community...
We Know Georgia: Gainesville thrives with UGA Institute of Government assistance
It’s no secret that Gainesville, Georgia, is growing. With $318 million in private investment in downtown and the Midland area in just the last five years, the city is capitalizing on a unique strategic planning process developed by the University of Georgia Institute of Government.
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 2023, Georgia’s economy...