Services
1. Research and Analysis
- Customized applied, research on regional issues
- GIS/mapping of regional trends/indicators
- Economic impact studies
- Benchmarking
- News assessment & surveys
2. Training & Educational Programs
- Professional development training and workshops
- Public symposiums, lectures, forums, conferences
- Regional simulations/healthcare
- Financial literacy
- Management & leadership development
- Strategic planning services
- Customized artificial intelligence training for nonprofit and for profit organizations
3. Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Cultivating relationships
- Service on local boards, committees, and coalitions
- Repository and clearinghouse
- Collaborative, results-driven approaches
Current Projects

Knight Mic, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's official podcast, is recorded in the Center for Middle Georgia Studies and co-hosted by the Center's Executive Director, Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis.

Museum of Aviation Foundation
The Center for Middle Georgia Studies is partnering with the Museum of Aviation Foundation to strengthen educational outreach, community engagement, and innovation throughout the region.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to educational experiences for MGA students and communities across the region, especially in STEM fields.
Learn more about our partnership with the Museum of Aviation Foundation.

Robins Financial Credit Union
The Center for Middle Georgia Studies is partnering with Robins Financial Credit Union to offer financial literacy education to MGA students.
This partnership will expand consistent financial literacy programming across the University’s Macon, Cochran, Dublin, and Eastman campuses to engage students through interactive learning, mentorship, and incentive-based activities focused on building strong financial habits.
Learn more about our partnership with Robins Financial Credit Union.

City of Eastman
The Center for Middle Georgia Studies has partnered with the City of Eastman to conduct a comprehensive housing market analysis, assessing current housing conditions, identifying market trends, and providing strategic recommendations for future housing development.
In collaboration with Dr. Greg George, Director of MGA's Center for Economic Analysis, and Dr. Rebecca Nees, Associate Professor of Sociology, the Center will provide the City of Eastman with the necessary insights to guide housing policies, attract investment, and support sustainable community development.