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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CPM graduates applaud at their recent graduation ceremony in Athens.

Institute of Government graduates latest Certified Public Manager cohorts

June 27, 2024

More than 100 local government professionals recently completed the Certified Public Manager® (CPM) program through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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Project leads Angela Wheeler of the Institute of Government (right) and Kiisa Wiegand of GDOT with the map and the award.

UGA Institute of Government, GDOT produce award-winning map

June 20, 2024

A map created by the UGA Institute of Government recently took top honors at a national transportation conference.

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Barbara Wall with GaDOE and Marcus Repp with Noble House Hotels Cooperate presented about building regional alignment between industry and education at the 2023 Georgia Workforce Conference. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

UGA Institute of Government helps local school districts through new grant program

June 18, 2024

Through the Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants program, the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government will work with Georgia school districts to assess the alignment of CTAE offerings with in-demand, high-wage, and growing industries in Georgia.

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