LESSONS LEARNED. Participants at the January conference commemorating the 30th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter's inauguration gained not only a better sense of history but also how lessons from that administration can contribute to policy discussions today.
SPEAK UP. Georgians remain confident about touch-screen voting machines, according to the latest Peach State Poll. They also believe that education is still the top issue facing the state.
POLICE PROTECTION. A detailed review of community perceptions provides valuable insights for Savannah-Chatham Police Department officials.
HUMAN RESOURCES. In other Savannah-related outreach, Institute human resources management specialists have completed an extensive classification-compensation study.
NEW AT CITY HALL. Newly elected city officials gathered in Macon in February for a thorough introduction to life in public service.
LEADING THE WAY. For the experienced official, the Certified County Advanced Program offers specialized leadership development.
"S" FOR SUCCESS. Governmental training faculty have developed a new supervisory skills course for the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
DAYCARE DATA. On the request of state early learning officials, Institute survey researchers are developing a wide-reaching survey of Georgia daycare facilities.
TIME FOR REVIEW. The Dawson County government is taking steps to ensure its operations are in the best shape to meet citizen needs with the help of a comprehensive departmental review by the Institute.
CHECK THE MAP. Information technology specialists have developed a new large-print road map and a new bicycle route map for the Georgia Department of Transportation that will be distributed at welcome centers statewide.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. The Web-based Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property has received national recognition for its usefulness to state property administrators.
GOING DIGITAL. Following the conversion of their tax maps from paper to digital, Barrow County staff learn how to use the data to better serve their community.
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH. The International Center for Democratic Governance is recognized by the Georgia legislature for its contributions to the state's globalization.... African immigrants participate in a small business development workshop.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES. Child and family policy specialists are helping state and local leaders coordinate suicide prevention efforts.
NEW PUBLICATIONS. The new Handbook for Georgia Legislators is up to date with rules changes enacted early in the 2007 session.... The 2007 edition of Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities is available online with instant access.... For the first time, the civil and criminal volumes of the Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions are available online as a set. There is also information about new editions.
LEGISLATIVE LIFE. The Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators officially wrapped up in January with the new legislator/spouse luncheon featuring former Rep. Larry Walker and his wife Janice. Check here for a recap of all the activities.
NEW DEVELOPMENT. Raising private support for UGA public service and outreach units like the Vinson Institute is a new undertaking.
OUTSTANDING OUTREACH. Karen Baynes has received a Child and Family Fellowship from the nationally recognized Annie B. Casey Foundation.... Paul Hardy is recognized for his distinguished public service career.... Ilka Decker received the 2007 Presidential Citation of Merit Award from the American Society for Public Administration.... Leah Melani Christian has been tapped to coauthor the revision of a well-recognized textbook in survey methodology.... A National Research Council panel hears from Jim Kundell about water desalination efforts in Georgia.
