Georgia is facing all kinds of growth and change, and citizens are turning to elected officials and community leaders for guidance, leadership, and action. Being prepared is essential – whether it is related to maximizing opportunities, overcoming challenges, resolving conflicts, or just getting by on the job each day.

Through its extensive array of instruction, technical assistance, research, and publications, the Vinson Institute provides today’s officials and leaders with the knowledge and the tools they need to serve their citizens proactively and help build better governments and communities.

Here is a look at how that mission was carried out in 2004.