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Fifteen Professionals Earn Georgia Certified Economic Developer status through UGA
Fifteen Georgia professionals recently earned Georgia Certified Economic Developer certification through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
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‘Life-changing’ UGA program provides rural leaders with support, guidance
PROPEL communities share successes and gain insights from USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development
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Mural Magic
In Buena Vista, a vibrant mural at the corner of North Broad Street and Fifth Avenue catches the eyes of passers-by with its bright blue border. Funded by Flint Energies, the mural tells the story of the longleaf pine forests that once dominated Marion County and the turpentine industry, flora and...
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UGA Institute of Government helps local school districts through new grant program
Through the Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants program, the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government will work with Georgia school districts to assess the alignment of CTAE offerings with in-demand, high-wage, and growing industries in Georgia.
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Workforce Pipeline Snapshot: Job Announcements per 100k by Georgia County
We're taking a deeper look at data from our Georgia Workforce Pipeline Snapshot.