In the Spotlight
February 2012
City of Bainbridge Taps Institute for Mapping Project
January 2012
Municipal Officials Train and Earn Certificates at Mayor’s Day
New Tutorial Lays Out Details of the Tax Investment Act
Cities and Counties Get Centralized Resource for LOST Mediation
2012 Compliance Auditing Guide Available Online
Vinson Institute Coordinates Strategic Planning for State Education Leaders
December 2011
University of Georgia Closed through January 2
Legislators Attend Inaugural Environmental Policy Academy
Grantville Officials Retreat to Plan Advances
International Center Coordinates “Family Reunion” in Brunswick
Vinson Fellows Show Skills and Learning
November 2011
Chatham County Officials Convert Learning Moment into Teaching Moment through Leadership Class
Free Tutorial Explains the Basics of Credits and Debits
Korean Governors Association Tours West Point Kia Plant
Arts Council Strategic Planning Gets Institute Assistance
October 2011
Rural Development Council Taps Institute for Policy Assistance
Local Officials Learn Sound Financial Management through Certificate Program
Juvenile Justice Data Clearinghouse Allows Sharing among State Agencies
International Center Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Seoul Government
Newsworthy Highlights Institute’s Work in Demography, Consolidation, Mapping, and More
Up-and-Coming Legislators Graduate from Leadership Institute
September 2011
Institute Case Studies Will Aid Macon-Bibb Consolidation Efforts
International Center Continues Shanghai Outreach through Internships
Vinson Institute Wraps Up Its Facilitation of Statewide Economic Competitiveness Forums
Georgia Magazine Profiles the Institute's Governmental Training
Financial Management Program Graduates Employees from 24 State Agencies
New Vinson Fellows Begin a Semester of Hands-On Public Service
August 2011
Dalton/Whitfield Contracts With Institute For Consolidation Study
Institute Demographer Discusses 2010 Census at GeorgiaForward Forum
Analysts Examine the Impact of DUI Court
Institute Assists GDOT With Statewide Highway Performance Survey
Institute Facilitates State Educational Funding Committee Meetings
July 2011
New Financial Management Tutorial Explains Millage Rates
Weed Addresses Legal Issues about Government-Sponsored Social Media
Institute Helps Look for Ways to Improve Georgia’s Competitiveness
Newsworthy Provides Updates on the Institute's Outreach to Local and State Governments
Laura Meadows Named as Vinson Institute Interim Director
June 2011
Training at GMA Convention Tops 1,000
Visit Us at the GMA Annual Convention in Savannah
Murray Weed Named New Manager of Local Government Training
Online Course Offerings Expand with Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements
May 2011
Annual Report Highlights a Year of Outreach
Institute Assists State Water Supply Plan Development
Environmental Newsletter Taps into Biofuels Issues
Vinson-Roosevelt Fellows Show What They Know
Commissioners Set the Gold Standard in Lifelong Learning
April 2011
Visit Us at the ACCG Convention in Savannah
Announcing: 2011 Edition of Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities (free)
Newsworthy Outlines Institute Work in Consolidation, Environmental Policy, and More
Outstanding Service Awards Go to Institute Faculty, Staff
Surveys Help Atlanta Regional Commission Gauge Transportation Priorities
Latest Environmental Newsletter Focuses on Crossover Day
March 2011
Now Online: What You Need to Know about Consolidation
Vinson Institute Awards Scholarships for New Shanghai Study Program
Financial Management Program Offers Free Quickbooks Resources
Put Special Topic Workshops to Work for You
Newly Elected City Officials Learn the Ropes
Latest Environmental Newsletter Focuses on Reservoirs
February 2011
County Officials Connect with Training at Atlanta Conference
What You Need to Know about GASB Statement No. 54
Now Online: HB 122 Local Government Financial Reporting Web Site
UGA Students Can Study in Shanghai through New Scholarship Program
City Officials Demonstrate Commitment to Training at Mayor's Day Conference
Vinson Fellows for Spring Semester 2011 Get to Work
January 2011
New Motor Use Fuel Tax Study Examines Revenues
Institute Welcomes Ted Baggett to Lead Local Government Services
December 2010
Vinson Institute Closed December 27 through January 3
New Brochure Lists Institute Services at a Glance
Local Government Financial Reporting per HB 122 Scheduled for February
Vinson Fellows Share Knowledge Gained through Internships
Legislators Prepare for Next General Assembly Session at Biennial Institute
Newly Elected Commissioners Learn to Lead
Tracy Arner Named Head of Financial Management Training
November 2010
Information Technology Enhances Humanitarian Relief Efforts
Colleges Call on Institute for Pay Plan Expertise
Training for Chinese Managers Goes on the Road
October 2010
New Public Pension Study Will Spotlight Reform Successes
Strategic Planning Helps Technical Colleges Transform Ideas into Action
Training Equips Tax Officials with Technology Skills
Professional Development Takes Priority at County Conference
UGA Public Service & Outreach Announces New Strategic Plan
September 2010
27th Biennial for Georgia Legislators Being Held December 12-14 in Athens
Leadership Institutes Simulate Challenges, Enhance Skills
New Vinson Fellows Come Onboard for Fall
New Maps Will Help Georgia Wildfire Experts
County Officials Observe Economic Development In Action During Mobile Class
August 2010
27th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators Set for December 12–14
Environmental Management Handbook Is Written Especially for Local Officials
International Center Announces New Visiting Scholar
County Officials Nationwide Cite Weak Economy as Biggest Concern
Institute Announces New Training for Historic Preservation Commissions
Surveys Explore State Information Technology Services Since Privatization





