AWARD-WINNING SERVICE. The 2004 Georgia Excellence in Public Service Awards were presented September 9 in Atlanta to a select group of local and state officials nominated by their peers. Link
BROWN TO GREEN. A Community and Regional Development Division faculty member is helping local government and community leaders understand new state programs for development of pollution-contaminated land. Link
SMART GROWTH U. The Alliance for Quality Growth is actively involved in providing instruction and building a statewide network focused on Georgia’s future growth management. Link
TRAINING NEWS AND VIEWS. The advanced training program for county officials garners a national award. Also, Vinson Institute faculty provide tips for managing a small city and for selecting a city manager. Link
NEW ROAD MAPS HERE. The Information Technology Outreach Services Division is using the latest GIS technology to create a new official road map for the state. Link
METROS ON THE MOVE. Local government administrators in the Albany MSA recently developed a process to help elected officials and community leaders address the issues and opportunities unique to metropolitan areas. Link
THINK GLOBAL. From Tbilisi, Georgia, to Athens, Georgia, with a stop in Kyrgyzstan, the Institute’s International Center for Democratic Governance provided a wide variety of outreach activities during Summer 2004. Link
IN THE MOVIES. Democracy is the common theme for the award-winning programs and films to be featured during the third annual Public Service: Reel-to-Reel Film Series in October. Link
HOT OFF THE PRESS. Check the online store for new editions and updates for the Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions civil and criminal case volumes and a new fourth edition of the high school textbook An Introduction to Law in Georgia. Link
The new issue of State and Local Government Review includes articles examining how local governments and schools are being impacted by state budget crises and the role of job satisfaction in organizational leadership. Link
A new Web page on the popular GeorgiaInfo Web site is an all-in-one source for information on Georgia counties. Link
Q FACTOR. The Institute hosted a conference of international scholars interested in Q methodology – a tool that can be used to help decisionmakers analyze public views on important policy issues. Link
GET CIVIC. Faculty member Mary Stakes is coordinating a new civic education initiative for the state of Georgia. Link
FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHT. New additions to the Research and Policy Analysis Division faculty.... Allison McWilliams will develop a new leadership program for UGA Public Service and Outreach faculty and staff.... New book includes chapters by Vinson Institute faculty Dan Durning and Rick Campbell (retired) on the Athens-Clarke County consolidation. Link
