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Historic downtown is making changes with help from UGA Institute of Government
The adage that good things come to those who wait is apparent in Ringgold. The town of nearly 3,500 nestled in the foothills of the northwest Georgia mountains is booming thanks to an influx of grants awarded in part because of a Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan (RSVP) completed by the UGA...
UGA creates Workforce Planning Guide to help communities tackle challenges
Experts at the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute of Government have partnered with Georgia Power to provide communities across the state with a comprehensive and accessible resource to address the growth opportunities provided by new industries. In fiscal year 2023, Georgia’s economy...
Plug Into Georgia: E-Mobility Success for Local Governments on Aug. 31
The University of Georgia is working to support the significant growth Georgia is experiencing in e-mobility. The state is among the top three in the nation for electric vehicle manufacturing job growth and continues to rank high in EV registrations and charging infrastructure. The growth in e-mobility...
Finance professionals build leadership skills and connections through PFLA
Applications now open for UGA Institute of Government’s 2023-2024 Public Finance Leadership Academy
City officials learn new skills at Georgia Municipal Association conference
City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Convention, held June 23-27 at the Savannah Convention...