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Maurice Hill, community advancement manager for Crisp County, spoke about housing gains on a bus tour during the PROPEL Ramble in Cordele this summer.

PROPEL Ramble showcases Crisp County success

October 08, 2026

Rural communities gather, share insights through Institute of Government economic development program

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Candee Harris, Wayne County Industrial Development Authority economic development coordinator, discusses county data at the PROPEL Kickoff workshop.

UGA rural development program welcomes three new Georgia counties

May 12, 2026

Elbert, Murray and Wayne Counties join PROPEL

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Welcome sign for Hawkinsville-Pulaski County

Sign of Success

March 25, 2026

UGA students' research contributes to Hawkinsville project

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A group of students walk through downtown Hawkinsville.

On the Road Again: A Photo Story

November 17, 2025

UGA students gain firsthand knowledge of rural communities through PROPEL Rural Scholars

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Group photo of 2025-2026 PROPEL Rural Scholars

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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