PROPEL Rural Scholars presented their final projects at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government. From left to right, Susannah Parker, Alexa Moore, Anagha Menon and Olivia Cook. (Photo by Sara Ingram)

UGA students make an impact in rural Georgia communities

June 16, 2025

PROPEL Rural Scholars complete research projects

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picture of row of houses.

Swainsboro receives $2.5 million for housing with help from UGA Institute of Government

June 11, 2025

The city of Swainsboro has been awarded $2.5 million to address critical housing needs, thanks in part to work conducted by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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This image shows GCED graduates, holding their certificates, standing beside GEDA President & CEO Grant Cagle and Institute of Government faculty member Jennifer Nelson.

Newest Georgia Certified Economic Developers celebrate graduation

May 30, 2025

Eight Georgia professionals recently earned Georgia Certified Economic Developer certification through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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Marion County committee member Jay Wells shares an update on his county’s work as a PROPEL community.

We Know Georgia: Rural Georgia communities mark progress with PROPEL

March 21, 2025

Institute of Government program helps rural communities make strides in workforce and community development

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Jonathan Jackson, executive director of the Development Authority of the City of Milledgeville-Baldwin County, speaks at a recent PROPEL workshop.

Wrapping Up – Baldwin, Ben Hill and Burke

March 21, 2025

Baldwin, Ben Hill and Burke counties have just completed the two-year program.

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