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Promoting Excellence in Government – State and local government officials throughout Georgia.

11/10/2026

UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government Director Rob Gordon was officially inducted as a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow at NAPA's 2026 National Conference yesterday.

NAPA is one of the nation’s most prestigious organizations dedicated to advancing excellence in public service, and being elected as a Fellow is one of the field’s highest honors.

Congratulations, Rob, and thank you for your leadership!

We also congratulate UGA School of Public and International Affairs' Eric Zeemering, who was inducted as a 2026 Academy Fellow yesterday as well!

"The Academy was already strong with more than 1,000 elected Fellows, and with the induction of our 2026 class, I say with absolute confidence that we are even stronger. Our value, reach and impact will be greater still.

Our Fellows will continue to help strengthen public institutions, advance good government and assist the leaders our country relies on to brighten our collective future." President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood.

The 2026 Class of Academy Fellows:

11/06/2026

A round of applause for five of our own!

UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government team members Elizabeth Bocz, Chris Byrd, Ethan Christmas, Tim Collings and Anna Lawrence recently completed UGA's High Impact Leadership program.

The fall cohort wrapped up Oct. 21 with final presentations and a certificate ceremony, celebrating participants' commitment to professional growth and leadership development.

Congratulations to all five! 🎉

11/05/2026

Partnering with the Cobb County community, our team at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government helped plan and design the groundbreaking Cobb Innovation and Technology Academies (CITA).

At these state-of-the-art academies, students can earn both a high school diploma and industry credentials in high-demand fields. The original CITA was such a success that Cobb County Schools opened a second location this fall!

Learn how these academies are shaping the futures of students like UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences's Kaiden Summey below!

11/05/2026

Help us finish the drill!

There's still time to be part of Beat Week. Through November 7, we're facing Ole Miss on and off the field with a one-week giving challenge.

Your gift supports UGA's work in communities across the state. (And helps us beat Ole Miss twice!)

Go Dogs!

11/02/2026

Nineteen school system operations personnel representing six south Georgia school systems are participating in our School System Operations Personnel Certificate Program.

During a recent two-day session at Coastal Plains RESA in Adel, participants explored human resources and risk management. The five-month program provides practical training to help school personnel strengthen operations in their districts.

10/30/2026

Congrats to graduates of our Senior Executive Leadership Academy!

The program is designed for government agency leaders like Monica Patel, assistant commissioner for agency affairs and chief legal officer at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shown here with institute faculty David Tanner and Rex Facer.

Stay tuned for more about this exciting new program!

10/29/2026

Register today! We're offering FY 2027 financial training courses in our Primary Governmental Accounting Series, Local Government Level I and Level II Certification programs & Continuing Education.

Learn more below ⬇

10/29/2026

We are excited to share that our Renaissance Strategic Visioning and Planning (RSVP) process is a finalist in the Impact category of the 2026 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Awards of Excellence!

The RSVP process helps local governments prioritize their communities' issues and goals. The process delivers a tangible representation of a community’s ideal future, along with a work program that helps local leaders make the vision a reality.

The UEDA Award of Excellence Impact category recognizes institutions for sustained impact on regional economic diversification and community advancement, highlighting long-term success through partnerships and work that become embedded in the community fabric over time.

Award of Excellence winners will be announced at the 2026 UEDA Summit in December.

10/23/2026

We're proud to be part of the University of Georgia-led multidisciplinary team behind the Grow Back Project, a collaborative reforestation initiative designed to help the Augusta region replant, restore and rebuild after Hurricane Helene devastated the area's tree canopy.

Learn more at the link!

10/22/2026

Our new Community Planning Certificate Program helps local planning staff and appointed officials build a strong working foundation in planning, zoning and public engagement.

Participants complete at least four Institute of Government planning and zoning courses and a capstone project that applies what they’ve learned to a real issue in their community.

Learn more below!

Address

201 N Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
30602

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17065422736

Website

https://cviog.uga.edu/

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