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The recently completed community stage at Horseshoe Bend Park in Fannin County with the 2019 proposed rendering (inset).

Fannin implements improvements to Horseshoe Bend Park based on UGA designs

September 23, 2026

Projects inspired by UGA designs have added new recreation amenities, river access and gathering spaces at the Fannin County park.

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Design students propose options for redesigning the Appling County Courthouse.

UGA interior design students transform historic Appling County Courthouse

September 22, 2026

Institute of Governments connects communities with Lamar Dodd School of Art

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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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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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Proposed design of an outdoor amphitheater.

Cornelia secures $6.1 million for downtown amphitheater with UGA designs

July 10, 2026

The City of Cornelia has secured over $6 million to fully realize a downtown amphitheater and park concept first envisioned by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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