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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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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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UGA students explore a brochure in Downtown Hartwell

UGA students help Hartwell market new brand created by the Institute of Government

April 01, 2026

Collaboration brings real-world experience and community impact

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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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Image of coffee cup with new Monroe brand. Lead-in text reads Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success

October 31, 2025

UGA’s Community Branding program receives national recognition for impact on local economies

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