2022 National Award for Community Engagement

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Rehberg, Wind, Harris, Gilliard earn top honors

Women and men who work in a variety of ways to make their community a better place were recognized Monday night by the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce during its 87th annual membership meeting and awards banquet held at the… Full story

Incubator could help start-up firms survive their infancy

Entrepreneurs and business innovation built Dalton, and it remains a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, according to Georgia Tech researchers. But on Thursday those researchers conditionally recommended that Dalton create a business incubator, a program or facility that provides services to… Full story

Archway medical scholars program attracts physicians to rural middle Georgia

Recognizing the social, medical, and economic benefits of better access to healthcare, community leaders in Washington County enlisted UGA’s Archway Partnership to pair medical students with physicians and a local hospital with a goal of attracting new doctors to middle… Full story

City, IDA commit to Archway project

Metter City Council, Candler County Industrial Authority and Candler County Board of Education have all expressed an interest in participating in the University of Georgia Archway Partnership. “Archway is an incredible opportunity for our community to become affiliated with The… Full story

Letter: How do you think we’re doing?

The educational leadership of Dalton and Whitfield County schools want to learn what you think about the quality of local public education. Your feedback helps us refine the services our students need to succeed. We not only strive to be… Full story

UGA Fanning Institute gets new name, focus in reorganization

University of Georgia administrators have reorganized one of the university’s most visible public service units, the Fanning Institute. The Fanning Institute is also getting its old name back. It’s once again the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. J.W. Fanning… Full story

Archway Partnership announces Habersham County as newest location

The University of Georgia Archway Partnership recently announced Habersham County as the newest community to partner with UGA and the University System of Georgia to enhance local community economic development. “Habersham County is well situated for community-wide discussions and change… Full story