Matt Bishop is the Associate Vice President of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia. His presentation will highlight Georgia’s economic and community landscape with a special focus on Coweta County. He’ll discuss challenges like population growth, workforce development, affordable housing, and pressures on local government, while also sharing strategies the Fanning Institute uses to strengthen leadership and governance in rural and underserved communities. The talk will showcase how UGA’s Public Service & Outreach programs—such as the Archway Partnership and leadership academies—connect academic resources to real-world impact, emphasizing the power of structured collaboration among business, nonprofits, and government to build community vitality.
Rotary Club of Newnan
Newnan Country Club
1356 US 29
Newnan, GA 30263