Informing policymakers, guiding officials through financial processes, helping leaders understand their roles and responsibilities, and engaging students in civic education are just a few of the ways in which the Institute contributes to the knowledge base of all Georgians through its publications program.

Here are some 2007 highlights:

Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities—annual new editions of this financial and legal reference help local governments stay up to date on compliance requirements

Georgia Retirement Systems: How They Compare—a new edition of this thorough, easy-to-understand guide to the features of each state retirement system

Local Laws Affecting County Commissioners in Georgia—a new edition of the compact reference on the governing authority of all of Georgia's 159 counties

Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions—updated editions of both criminal and civil case volumes now available in both print and online versions

The Founding of Georgia—a new DVD version of the popular educational video on the role of James Oglethorpe in establishing the Georgia colony

In its 39th year as a national journal, State and Local Government Review published timely articles (in both print and electronic format) relevant to scholars and practitioners on a range of state, local, regional, and intergovernmental topics.

The completely redesigned Vinson Institute Web site and quarterly electronic newsletter updated visitors, clients, and partners about the Institute's activities.