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July 30, 2020 | Spotlight
Nearly three dozen finance officers were honored with a virtual graduation ceremony for successfully completing the Institute’s Primary Governmental Accounting Series.

Local and state leaders benefit from Institute's virtual programs

The Institute of Government is responding to government officials' needs with virtual professional development classes, online conferencing and using electronic platforms to facilitate critical local planning sessions.

July 27, 2020 | Spotlight
Interactive maps that provide a detailed picture of where broadband internet service is available in Georgia were developed through an Institute of Government partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, other state agencies and the private sector.

Institute helps develop key tools for Georgia's broadband mapping project

The Institute partnered with the Georgia Technology Authority, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, other state agencies and the private sector to develop accurate, up-to-date maps of high-speed internet availability for the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative.

June 29, 2020 | Spotlight
Leaders in local and state government, economic development and education attended the free Navigating Fiscal Crisis webinar series the Institute created this spring to provide expert information and easy-to-use tools for coping with pandemic-related challenges.

Institute webinars help decisionmakers navigate unprecedented challenges

Hundreds of community leaders throughout Georgia gained tools to address pandemic-related economic and budgetary challenges and plan long-term recovery through Institute's free Navigating Fiscal Crisis webinar series.