About Us

For more than 80 years, the Vinson Institute has worked with public officials throughout Georgia and around the world to improve governance and people's lives. From Georgia's early days as a largely agrarian state with a modest population to its modern-day status as a national and international force in business, industry, and politics with a population of almost 10 million, the Institute has helped government leaders navigate change and forge strong directions for a better Georgia.

In the Spotlight

February 2012

City of Bainbridge Taps Institute for Mapping Project

January 2012

Newsworthy Features the New LOST Mediation Program, Statewide Education and Rural Development Work, and More

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

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