The Dooly County Industrial Development Authority partneredwith the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government to develop the secretsauce for a brand that reflects Dooly’s authentic spirit. This brand honors the county’sidentity and helps it grow with intention.

Dooly County launches new brand created by UGA

July 08, 2026

Institute helped Dooly County develop a new community brand that reflects its rural heritage, local identity and vision for intentional growth

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UGA receives $150K grant from Truist to support downtown development work

March 04, 2026

UGA has received a $150k grant from Truist, supporting downtown development work.

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UGA honored with national award for community impact

November 11, 2025

The University of Georgia has been named the 2025 recipient of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Innovation & Economic Prosperity Award in the “Place” category, a prestigious national recognition of the university’s commitment to community and economic development across...

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Sweet Smell of Success

October 31, 2025

UGA’s Community Branding program receives national recognition for impact on local economies

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PROPEL Rural Scholars program announces fourth class of scholars

October 27, 2025

Eighteen undergraduate UGA students have been selected as 2025-2026 PROPEL Rural Scholars. The program, housed at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is now in its fourth year.

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