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Graphic for Georgia’s Workforce Conference featuring workforce-related icons over a map of Georgia and the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government logo.

Tickets now available for the 2026 Georgia's Workforce Conference

August 03, 2026

Registration opens for 2026 Georgia’s Workforce Conference

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Kevin Skidmore, founder of Four Fourty Trucking, is featured in the Second Chance Hiring Guide for Georgia Employers, a resource for industries and businesses seeking to expand their labor pool to include people transitioning into the workforce after incarceration. Photo by Cameron Pearce

Second Chance Hiring works double duty

July 29, 2026

Institute of Government’s guide helps Georgia build its workforce while giving people who were incarcerated a new lease on life

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An image of the Oconee River which continues to inform their plans for the site

UGA designs help Wayne County land nearly $3 million grant

July 27, 2026

UGA designs help Wayne County land nearly $3 million grant

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Rex Facer leads a training session as attendees watch a presentation about identifying their cities’ top capital needs.

Thousands of city leaders engage in classes led by UGA at GMA Annual Convention

July 22, 2026

The Institute of Government led more than 50 classes at the GMA Annual Convention.

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Proposed design of a trail entrance.

Ringgold awarded $200,000 for park project based on UGA designs

July 20, 2026

UGA planning work helps secure funding for Ringgold park improvements

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