This image shows GCED graduates, holding their certificates, standing beside GEDA President & CEO Grant Cagle and Institute of Government faculty member Jennifer Nelson.

Newest Georgia Certified Economic Developers celebrate graduation

May 30, 2025

Eight Georgia professionals recently earned Georgia Certified Economic Developer certification through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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Monica Robinson, executive director of Crisp County Community Council, speaks at the recent PROPEL workshop.

Moving Along – Crisp, Emanuel and Marion

March 21, 2025

The recent UGA workshop provided an opportunity for teams from Crisp, Emanuel and Marion counties to connect with their counterparts around the state as they gear up to execute the plans they have created through their first year in the program.

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Marion County committee member Jay Wells shares an update on his county’s work as a PROPEL community.

We Know Georgia: Rural Georgia communities mark progress with PROPEL

March 21, 2025

Institute of Government program helps rural communities make strides in workforce and community development

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Jonathan Jackson, executive director of the Development Authority of the City of Milledgeville-Baldwin County, speaks at a recent PROPEL workshop.

Wrapping Up – Baldwin, Ben Hill and Burke

March 21, 2025

Baldwin, Ben Hill and Burke counties have just completed the two-year program.

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Representatives from Franklin County hold a discussion at the PROPEL kickoff workshop. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

We Know Georgia: UGA rural development program welcomes three new Georgia Counties

March 05, 2025

Franklin, Haralson and Lamar join PROPEL

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