UGA Institute of Government Director Rob Gordon (left) and Fort Moore Garrison Commander Col. Jerel Evans signed a new intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) between the UGA and the U.S. Army in November. The agreement solidifies an innovative partnership designed to enhance the resilience of military installations through the Defense Communities Resilience Program.

UGA Institute of Government and Fort Moore pen agreement to support military and community resilience

November 22, 2024

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Moore recently signed an intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) to enhance the resilience of the military installation and its surrounding communities.

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picture of mural in Buena Vista

Mural Magic

July 16, 2024

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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Signers stand with the proclamation.

UGA and Army unite to support military installations, communities across Southeast

July 03, 2024

The University of Georgia and the U.S. Army have signed a regional intergovernmental support agreement (RIGSA) to enhance the resilience of military installations and their surrounding communities.

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Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop

UGA resilience workshop highlights relationship with defense communities

March 22, 2024

Leaders convene to learn best practices for nature-based solutions

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Visuals were displayed at a River Valley Community Compatible Development Plan event.

We Know Georgia: UGA partnership with Department of Defense gets $5 million boost

February 16, 2024

The University of Georgia has received $5 million in federal funding for its work with the state’s defense installations and nearby communities.

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