Participants in our Public Finance Leadership Academy program sitting in a class.

Public Finance Leadership Academy opens applications for 2024-2025

May 02, 2024

Applications are now available for the Public Finance Leadership Academy (PFLA), a unique professional training program offered by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government through a partnership with the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA).

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UGA’s efforts to support broadband access in Georgia continue with BEAD process

April 30, 2024

The University of Georgia is a key partner in the state’s efforts to expand broadband internet access, improving the quality of life for Georgians.

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UGA Institute of Government's Carrie T. Hamilton teaches a course at the ACCG conference. (Photo courtesy ACCG)

Hundreds of county leaders take part in training at annual ACCG conference

April 27, 2024

Hundreds of commissioners, clerks and other county government officials from across the state attended professional development classes the Institute of Government presented at the ACCG Annual Conference held in late April in Savannah.

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Workforce Pipeline Snapshot: Georgia College-Going Rate from 2015-2021

April 24, 2024

Between July 2020 and June 2023, there were nearly 122,000 new jobs announced in Georgia. 

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In addition to streetscaping and proposed renovations, the RSVP recommended murals designed specifically for Homerville and its residents. Inspired by the Okefenokee Swamp and local agriculture, Stancil and Kaitlin Messich, institute faculty, presented designs for both wall and asphalt murals that have since been completed.

We Know Georgia: University of Georgia supports $2 million increase in downtown’s value

April 17, 2024

Twenty years ago, Homerville lost an entire row of historic buildings to the widening of U.S. 441. In the ensuing years, businesses closed, buildings were abandoned, and heartbroken residents wondered what the future would hold for their small but close-knit community in southeastern Georgia.

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