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Mural Magic
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...
We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL program expands to three new rural Georgia counties
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has expanded its award-winning rural development program to three additional Georgia counties. Crisp, Emanuel, and Marion counties are the newest PROPEL communities.
We Know Georgia: UGA PROPEL Rural Scholars program provides experiential learning for UGA students
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 PROPEL Rural Scholars program.
We Know Georgia: Rural communities mark progress through UGA Institute of Government’s PROPEL
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government celebrated the successes of communities participating in its PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program at a recent workshop in Athens.
Institute of Government Student Stories: Meet PROPEL Rural Scholar Halle Bynum
Halle Bynum says the PROPEL Rural Scholars program has allowed her to use her expertise to give a small town the love and attention it needs through targeted projects.