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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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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Outdoor image of St. Marys Midtown

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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Lookbooks are spread across a table.

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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