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An image of the Oconee River which continues to inform their plans for the site

UGA designs help Wayne County land nearly $3 million grant

July 27, 2026

UGA designs help Wayne County land nearly $3 million grant

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Proposed design of a trail entrance.

Ringgold awarded $200,000 for park project based on UGA designs

July 20, 2026

UGA planning work helps secure funding for Ringgold park improvements

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Institute launches regional community branding initiative for Columbus area

Institute launches regional community branding initiative for Columbus area

July 14, 2026

Regional branding effort will highlight shared assets across six rural counties to support economic development, tourism and investment

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Proposed design of an outdoor amphitheater.

Cornelia secures $6.1 million for downtown amphitheater with UGA designs

July 10, 2026

The City of Cornelia has secured over $6 million to fully realize a downtown amphitheater and park concept first envisioned by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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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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