Members of the Elberton community view a presentation of designs by Sam Nash Riggs, a graduate student in the UGA College of Environment and Design, who worked with the city for 12 weeks on ideas and visual concepts to spur community development and growth.

We Know Georgia: University of Georgia supports Elberton's vision for future growth

December 05, 2023

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.

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A rendering of Thomson's new park.

We Know Georgia: University of Georgia helps new park project come to life in Thomson

November 29, 2023

Downtown Thomson is getting a new park based on community engagement through the UGA Institute of Government’s Renaissance Strategic Visioning Program (RSVP).

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A picture of downtown Americus, Georgia

We Know Georgia: UGA Institute of Government offers new certificate program in downtown development

November 03, 2023

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...

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Single-family housing in Midland reflects the demand for in-town living since the revitalization of Downtown Gainesville. Community leaders credit the Institute of Government’s Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan (RSVP) with guiding the city’s progress.

We Know Georgia: Gainesville thrives with UGA Institute of Government assistance

October 25, 2023

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.

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A student participating in “This Girl Can” program practices wiring a light switch as part of non-traditional occupational training. Photo courtesy Toombs County Family Connection.

UGA creates Workforce Planning Guide to help communities tackle challenges

August 24, 2023

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...

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