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UGA receives USDA funding to support two new rural communities in PROPEL
The UGA Institute of Government recently received $132,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its work in rural Georgia.
‘Life-changing’ UGA program provides rural leaders with support, guidance
PROPEL communities share successes and gain insights from USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development
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...
We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL program expands to three new rural Georgia counties
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has expanded its award-winning rural development program to three additional Georgia counties. Crisp, Emanuel, and Marion counties are the newest PROPEL communities.
We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL Rural Scholars program provides experiential learning for UGA students
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 PROPEL Rural Scholars program.