Participants in the UGA Institute of Government's Certified Pubic Manager (CPM) program received certificates of completion.

UGA’s Certified Public Manager Program celebrates 125 graduates

June 01, 2023

The UGA Institute of Government recently honored 125 public service professionals for completing UGA’s Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. A ceremony celebrating the graduates was the final event in a two-day long conference that brought together current CPM students and alumni for professional...

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Institute recognizes Public Finance Leadership Academy graduates

Institute recognizes Public Finance Leadership Academy graduates

May 23, 2023

Seventeen participants recently were recognized for completing the six-month Public Finance Leadership Academy (PFLA). Offered in partnership between the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Government Finance Officers Association, PFLA equips new and emerging public sector financial...

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Commerce Street in downtown Hawkinsville is more lively and welcoming thanks to collaborations with UGA faculty and students. Historic buildings, including City Hall, are being renovated for the first time in decades. The community adopted the tagline “Come Home to Hawkinsville” in 2019 after participating in the Vinson Institute of Government’s community branding services.

UGA’s PROPEL program to help guide Pulaski’s economic development strategy

May 17, 2023

Pulaski County is focusing on a long-term economic development strategic plan to ensure opportunity for future generations through PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership), a unique program of UGA’s Vinson Institute of Government. In its second year, PROPEL...

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Student participating in “This Girl Can” program practices wiring a light switch as part of non-traditional occupational training. Photo courtesy Toombs County Family Connection. 

UGA creates Workforce Planning Guide to help communities tackle challenges

May 12, 2023

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 2022, Georgia’s economy...

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Photos courtesy ACCG. Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty member Walt McBride taught classes at the ACCG Georgia Counties Annual Conference in Savannah. The conference brings together commissioners from across Georgia as they learn how to address complex community issues.

Hundreds of county leaders take part in Institute training at ACCG conference

May 09, 2023

More than 600 commissioners, clerks and other county government officials from across the state attended professional development classes the Institute of Government presented at the ACCG Annual Conference held April 27-30 in Savannah. More than 30 county leaders also were recognized for their training...

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