In the Spotlight

November 2009

Liberian Officials Look to Vinson Institute for Legislative Training

Legislators Fine Tune Leadership Skills at Special Institute

Georgia and Alabama Officials Convene to Seek Solutions on Critical Issues

October 2009

Brooks Named International Center Director

National Academy of Sciences Appoints Warren Brown to Census Study Panel

The Vinson Institute: Now on Facebook

Study Examines Persistently Poor Health in Georgia (PDF)

By the Book: New Public Library Study is Under Way

Latest Issue of Newsworthy Spotlights Vinson Institute Activities

Local Government Training Addresses Planning and Zoning Concerns

UGA Magazine Story Features China Public Manager Training

October 7 Program Will Spotlight KidsNet Georgia Behavioral Health Initiative for Families (PDF)

September 2009

Publication Highlights Best Practices in Local Economic Development

Kenyan-Georgia Exchange Promotes Women’s Participation in Leadership

New Network to Support Foster Parents Will be Featured at September 24 Program

UGA President and Administrators Explore Assistance Opportunities in Liberia, Ghana

Institute Tapped to Evaluate New Behavioral Health Initiative for Vets

Classroom on the Road Spotlights Water and Agriculture

Shanghai Officials Arrive for Extensive Public Management Experience

August 2009

First Vinson Fellows Go to Work

Self-Reflection Exercise Reveals Leadership Styles at ACCG Academy

Workshop Highlights Georgia's Changing Demographics

2009 Counties Survey Indicates Economic Weakness, Optimism for Recovery

Institute Collaborates on National Award-Winning State Recreation Plan

Budget Manual Guides Local Governments to Smooth Operations

July 2009

National Association Recognizes Public Works Training Partnership

Information Technology Services Wins International Award

Vinson Institute Launches New Environmental Training at Green GMA Convention

Financial Management Program Announces New State and Local Training Schedules

Malik Watkins to Visit Liberia on Fulbright Award

Latest Issue of Vinson Institute Newsletter Published Online

Vinson Institute Announces New Georgia Power Professor of Water Resources Policy

June 2009

McDowell to Lead Environmental Policy Program

China Public Management Training Program Reports Busy June Agenda

Hagues Travels to Tanzania for Girls Personal Development Project

Institute's Brown Develops Handbook for U.S. Census Bureau

Visit Us at the 2009 GMA Convention Exhibit Hall

May 2009

Laura Meadows Joins the Vinson Institute as Director of Training

Institute Annual Report Reviews 2008

Publication Highlights Best Practices in Local Economic Development

Kenyan Officials Get Briefing on Governmental Purchasing Process

First Class of Vinson Fellows Selected for Fall 2009

Stakes Receives Governor's Award

Training Excels at 2009 ACCG Convention

New Study Offers First Detailed Look at Parent Attorney Status in Georgia

Help Us Serve You Better

April 2009

Kelly Foster Elected to AAPOR Executive Council

Statement on the Passing of Former State Sen. Terrell Starr

Visit Us at the 2009 ACCG Convention County Buyers Mart

Globalization and Real Estate Development in China Will Be Focus of April 15 Lecture

Columbus Study Provides First Multi-Cause Analysis of Poverty

Child and Family Policy Initiative Now Accepting Proposals for Annual Conference

Role of Health in the Poverty Cycle to be Explored at April 9 Presentation

Latest Issue of Vinson Institute Newsletter Published Online

March 2009

Vinson Institute Fellows Program Accepting Applications for Fall 2009

Vinson Institute Fellows Program To Be Presented at Resource Fair

March 19 Program Will Feature U.S. Career Diplomats (PDF)

March 17 Child and Family Brown Bag to Focus on Healthy Diet and Wellness Programs

Kenya Delegation Wraps Up Georgia Visit

Vinson Institute Offers Financial Expertise to Cities in Times of Economic Distress

Vinson Institute Contributes to Strategy to Combat Invasive Species

Vinson Institute Study Will Put a Price Tag on Elections

February 2009

2009 Edition of Compliance Auditing Guide is Now Available

Local Officials Learn Smart Growth During Special Course

Advancing the Profession Takes Top Billing at Clerks Conference

Beijing Managers Complete Training Program in Georgia, Washington, D.C.

Child Vaccination Policy Issues, Trends Will be Explored at February 17 Brown Bag

Georgia Mayors Train, Meet in Atlanta for Annual Mayors' Day Conference

Kundell Elected to Key Advisory Post for Corps of Engineers

January 2009

2009 Family Impact Seminar Presentations and Materials Available

Institute Contributes to Undercover Study about Tobacco Sales to Minors

Child and Family Policy Initiative Launches Spring Discussion Series

New Applied Demography Program Will be Source of Population and Employment Data for Georgia

Latest Issue of Newsworthy Reports on Outreach

New Report Explores Economic Impact of Reduced Boating on Georgia's Portion of Intracoastal Waterway (PDF)

Georgia Magazine Features Historic Resources Web Site Designed by Institute

December 2008

Vinson Institute Closed December 25 through January 1 for Holidays

A Recap: The 2008 Biennial Institute Concludes

Handbook is All-in-One Resource on Georgia's Legislative Process

New County Commissioners Converge on Athens

Biennial Presentations and Speeches Available

November 2008

New on the Job: Freshmen Lawmakers Get Special Orientation

Liberia's National Assembly Meets Georgia's General Assembly

Municipal Leadership Institute Simulates Challenges, Hones Skills

Chancellor Acknowledges PINNACLE Program Grads

International Center Hosts Polish Elected Officials in First-Time Visit

October 2008

Prison Pipeline Conference Handouts, Powerpoints Now Available

Second USS Carl Vinson Delegation Visits Institute

Vinson Institute Helps Establish New Exchange Program

Parenting and the Law Will be Focus of October 16 Child and Family Policy Brown Bag Talk (PDF)

Vinson Institute to Assume All State Training and Development

Latest Issue of E-Newsletter Highlights Activities

September 2008

October Conference Targets Georgia Youth and the Criminal Justice System

Registration is Open for 26th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators

Sign Up Now for Quality-Based Selection Workshop (PDF)

Georgia Women Head to Kenya in Exchange Program

September 18 Program will Explore Impacts of Immigration Policy on Georgia Children (PDF)

New Web Presence for International Center Extends Global Outreach

August 2008

County Leadership Academy Helps Officials Make A Difference

Child and Family Policy Initiative Announces Fall Conference (PDF)

Institute Releases Full Report of Child Care Economic Impact Study

Historic Resources GIS Site Wins National Awards

Institute Announces New Supervisory Training Program

Training for Jiangxi Province Public Managers Reaches Milestone

July 2008

Transportation Funding in the Spotlight at Special Meeting Facilitated by Institute

Study Reveals Impact of Georgia's Child Care Industry

State Government Financial Management Program Announces New Class Schedule (PDF)

Latest Issue of E-Newsletter Highlights Outreach

Record Numbers of Officials Attend GMA Convention Training

Georgia Teachers Get a Close-up View of State Government in Action During Seminar

Vinson Institute Releases Annual Report

Local Government Financial Management Program Announces New Class Schedule (PDF)

June 2008

World Bank Institute Taps Clarke for Finance Training

Visit Our Booth at GMA This Weekend

Wrighton Takes Local Government Management Expertise to India

China Public Manager Training Program Announces June Agenda

Institute Welcomes Ugandan Official

May 2008

Coming Soon: Building the Local Economy: Cases in Economic Development

Moore and Hagues Receive Grants for International Service Projects

Statement on Passing of Hamilton Jordan

Institute Specialists Help Explain Proposed Changes for Regional Development Centers

Kenyan Delegation Visits with Secretary of State

Georgia Weekly Telecast Features Jim Kundell

Kenyan Delegation Members Share Experiences

Education Takes Spotlight at ACCG Convention

April 2008

Vinson Institute Hosts Kenyan Delegation

Visit Our Booth at ACCG

26th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators Set for December 7-9

Class Helps Next Generation of Managers Get a Reality Check

Save the Date: April 18 Presentations on Refugee Issues, Kenya Exchange Program

Local Laws Affecting County Commissioners in Georgia Now Available in New Edition and Online Format

Call for Papers: Fall Symposium to Explore Children and the Criminal Justice System

Latest Issue of Newsworthy Published

Institute Leadership Shares Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 (PDF)

March 2008

Institute Cosponsors African American Families Conference (PDF)

Institute Announces New Debt Administration Online Course

Institute Announces New State Leadership Training Opportunities

Institute Welcomes Ukrainian Scholars

Sign up Now for Summer Civic Education Workshops

Human Resources Faculty Member Gives Career Advice

Valdosta Officials Retreat to Advance

Register Now for County Tax Officials Institute (PDF)

February 2008

Next Round of Child and Family Policy Lectures Announced

Apply Now for the Georgia Legislative Intern Program

O'Looney and Shollenberger Win UGA Awards

Georgians Favor Reducing Traffic Volume over More Roads

New City Officials Listen and Learn at Special Training Program

Family Impact Seminar Examines Childhood Obesity in Georgia

Fall Symposium to Explore Childhood and Criminal Justice System

USS Carl Vinson Welcomes Aboard Institute Delegation

City Excellence Award Winners Honored at Banquet

International Center Sponsors UGA-China Networking Program

January 2008

Child and Family Policy Brown Bag Series Is Announced

Child and Family Policy Graduate Assistant Wins Scholarship

New Peach State Poll: Georgians See Higher Education as Key to Success

Refugee Issues Workshop Registration Deadline Approaches

New Study Compares Ethics Ordinances

Latest Newsworthy Highlights Fall Activities

Faculty Offer Specialized Assistance in Workforce Development

Time to Order 2008 Edition of Compliance Auditing

Deadline for Croatia Study Abroad is Approaching

New Issue of State and Local Government Review Explores State Elections, Municipal Boundaries, and More

Legislative Leadership Institute Announces New Graduates

ICMA Taps Harry Hayes for New Advisory Board

December 2007

VInson Institute to Close from December 24 through January 1 for Holidays

Statement on the Passing of Thomas B. Murphy

Georgians Say Drought Is State's Biggest Problem

Management Development Program Holds Graduation for GEMC Class

Historical Tourism Initiative for Colquitt Serves as Model

Firefighting, Emergency Services Study for Lee County Reveals Delivery Options

Chinese Managers in Georgia to Complete Training Program

New Program Helps Librarians Reach the Pinnacle in Leadership

November 2007

Jim Kundell discusses water crisis on 11 Alive's DroughtWatch series

Register Now! New Class Covers Best Practices for Selecting Architects/Engineers for Local Government Services (PDF)

USS Carl Vinson delegation visits Institute

Water management gets extensive coverage in environmental handbook for local governments

Jackson honored with social studies award

October 2007

Prison pipeline for America's children to be focus of November symposium

Child and family policy researchers discuss human trafficking at new conference

Institute adds up at survey research conference

MARTA on track to impact the state according to new study

Institute receives State Department grant for Kenyan women's exchange

New leadership institute for tax officials premieres

CNN commentator set to discuss Politics 2008 at October lecture

Human resource management journal sets course

Illinois officials check out Institute county training programs

County winners of Excellence Award are honored at banquet

Institute excels at Southeastern Conference on Public Administration

September 2007

DVD and handbook offer close-up view of legislature

Congolese lawmakers receive orientation in legislative process

Qinghai officials discuss public manager training during visit

Commissioners advance in leadership skills at special institute

Workshops help educators promote active citizenship

August 2007

Mobile classroom helps commissioners learn about health-care options

County officials sharpen leadership skills at summer academy

Participation in GMA convention training reaches major milestone

Municipal Leadership Institute sets record attendance

July 2007

Seminars equip participants with civic education expertise

Institute releases new edition of Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions: Civil Cases

Beck selected as new director of International Center for Democratic Governance

Municipal officials receive certificates for training institute completion

New Management Development Program for Georgia Public Library Service

June 2007

International Center coordinates first U.S. training opportunity for Chinese prison managers

Bosnian health minister visits Institute to explore training options

New study to focus on Georgia immigrant/refugee issues and policy gaps

Finalists in search for International Center director are announced

Future legislative leaders fine tune skills at special institute

May 2007

Conference for tax officials sets record

Fertig receives grant to study nonpayment of child support

Wang receives service-learning fellowship for work in China

Not your average class project: Management Development Program highlight

Institute faculty examine the impact of new accounting standard

Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions now available in an online format

Kundell named to special U.S. Corps of Engineers Advisory Board

April 2007

Institute faculty complete inaugural leadership academy

CVIOG researcher sheds light on strategic survey design

New retirement systems guide provides overview of state programs

New edition of publication on local laws affecting Georgia county government contains latest information

ICDG seeking students for China internships

Vinson and Fanning Institutes partner on local outreach project

International Center to sponsor visit by Global Partners for Development director

Latest issue of Newsworthy published

March 2007

Decker is awarded ASPA citation

State properties database wins national award

Advanced commissioners training aims for more effective leaders

Small business workshop is held as part of outreach to African immigrants

DVD collection documenting Carter Conference now available

February 2007

Georgians speak out on electronic voting, economy, and public transportation

Vinson Institute to cosponsor conference on health disparities in African American community (PDF)

Vinson Institute's China training is commended by General Assembly

Vinson Institute's Paul Hardy is honored for public service Excellence

New edition of Handbook for Georgia Legislators reflects extensive changes

New information for teachers is added to Georgia Studies Book Web site

Search process under way for new International Center for Democratic Governance Director

Baynes is awarded Casey Foundation Fellowship

Last day for Excellence in Public Service award nominations

Metro Atlanta Project Citizen workshop is announced

January 2007

2007 edition of Compliance Auditing available

Georgia Excellence in Public Service Awards city winners receive their honors

Highlights from Carter Conference are online

Latest issue of Newsworthy published

New issue of State and Local Government Review available

Intermediate accounting course goes online

New legislators/spouse program provides insights

Civic Education program selects Carter master teachers

Peach State Poll: Education still top issue on Georgians' minds

Institute's Condrey is new editor-in-chief of national journal

Project Citizen workshops announced

December 2006

Robert Rubin to participate in Carter Conference

Chancellor addresses legislators at Biennial Institute

Georgian Institute scholars look to CVIOG for public administration expertise

Online store adds new publications on environmental management and Georgia's legislative process

University features Institute's legislative training program

Former policy advisors Zbigniew Brzezinski and Stuart Eizenstat to participate in Carter conference

November 2006

New Georgetown-Quitman County government sets consolidation record

University highlights Institute's China training program

Institute survey specialist awarded poverty study grant

Headliners announced for Carter Conference

Mondale to participate in Carter Conference at UGA

Are you aware? Poverty awareness event scheduled for Thursday

Discounts offered for UGA students to attend Carter Conference in January

New environmental management handbook for Georgia local officials published

New policy note discusses administrative license suspensions (PDF)

Registration open for 25th Biennial Institute

Presidential historian to participate in Carter Conference

October 2006

25th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators agenda available

NBC News anchor to moderate Carter Conference

Teacher scholarships available for Jimmy Carter Conference

Institute hosts former Ugandan parliament member and humanitarian

Social studies organization presents Stakes with highest award

New policy note discusses prevalence of defined contribution retirement plans (PDF)

Latest issue of Newsworthy published

Interim director named for the International Center for Democratic Governance

Award-winning county officials recognized for long-term dedication to service

International Center to present timely lecture on Islam's future

Web site for Carter presidency conference is online

September 2006

International visitors get condensed civic education course

Former member of Ugandan parliament brings talk on gender and the constitution in her country

Peach State Poll: Georgians express immigration concerns

New report reveals county officials' current views nationwide

Kundell tapped for board of Woodruff Foundation-supported ecological center

2006 Excellence in Public Service Awards winners announced

August 2006

SECoPA conference will be of value to both academics and practitioners in public administration

New internship here for Chinese officials draws press coverage at home

Teachers stock up on civic education knowledge and resources at summer workshops

Institute analyzes effects of unique DeKalb incorporation

Tour of Georgia government provides new training experience for Kazakhstan officials

New Web resources available for Georgia Studies Book users

2007 ACCG training programs announced (PDF)

July 2006

FDR seminar teachers interview Mr. President

International Center announces new training for Kazakhstan officials

Institute announces new planning and zoning board workshops

Participants needed for retirement finance study

Institute cosponsors symposium on the Carter presidency

Latest issue of Newsworthy published

New policy note on property taxes and AMT published

2006-07 Local Finance Officer Certification Program information available (PDF)

2006-07 State Financial Management Certificate Program information available (PDF)

June 2006

New issue of State and Local Government Review is available

Visit puts National Center for Study of Counties projects in spotlight

Teachers see local government in action

Students return from UGA's first undergraduate study abroad trip to China

GMA convention to focus on vibrant cities

May 2006

Public works management program updated

International outreach: Institute hosts Burkina Faso delegation

Institute sponsors school civics competition

New General Assembly district maps available

Dates set for 25th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators

April 2006

Useful compliance auditing guide gets new edition

Institute hosts first African Community Leadership Workshop

National award for faculty-edited publication

Talk Discussing China's congress set for Wednesday

New book explores lifetime careers in city management

Latest edition of Newsworthy published

Summer teacher workshops focus on state and local government and FDR in Georgia

Harwood Institute for Public Innovation president delivers Collins Lecture

March 2006

GCCMA Spring Conference to take place in April

Registration open for ACCG Spring Conference (PDF)

Latest issue of State and Local Government Review available to online subscribers

Latest Peach State Poll: Georgians split on Iraq

Georgia Excellence in Public Service Awards nominations due April 15

February 2006

Latest Peach State Poll: few Georgians would turn to government for disaster relief

Harwood Institute for Public Innovation president to give 2006 Collins Lecture

Wrigley to direct Vinson Institute

Newly elected city officials training draws a crowd

Hill Awards update

January 2006

Latest edition of Newsworthy published

International Center awarded $500,000 grant for Croatia work

Institute faculty receive top public service awards

December 2005

February '06 clerks/fiscal officers program registration open

County commissioners training information for 2006 available

New Peach State Poll focuses on problems in state and nation

Institute awarded grant for first study of lump-sum retirement distribution management

November 2005

GeorgiaInfo Rolls Out New History Timeline

China Training Program Update

New Poverty Study Targets Government Policies

Institute’s China Program Featured at Panel Discussion

Institute Faculty Author Book on Effective Management Techniques

Institute's Betty Hudson Featured in Columns

Latest Peach State Poll: Gas prices haven't changed Georgians' behavior

October 2005

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

New Georgia Congressional District Maps Available

Cultural Understanding and Immigration Issues Focus of New Program

Latest Peach State Poll: Georgians Support State Measures to Curb Childhood Obesity

Governor Meets with Constituents at Vinson Institute

Latest Issue of State and Local Government Review Available to Online Subscribers

Echols County Outreach Highlighted

First Class Graduates: New Legislative Leadership Institute

September 2005

Chinese Political Scholar to Discuss Current Conditions

Latest State and Local Government Review Available to Online Subscribers

Register Now: Conference to Spotlight Child and Family Policy Needs in Georgia

Perdue Honors Excellent Public Servants

Institute Participates in Georgia Campaign for Civic Mission in Schools

Latest Peach State Poll: New Residents Benefit Georgia

Conference to Spotlight Child and Family Policy Needs in Georgia

Institute Faculty Author Book on Effective Management Techniques

August 2005

UGA Units Join Forces on New Executive Leadership Program for State Government

New policy note explores state-level trade assistance policy

New policy note examines Free Trade Area of Americas and job expectations

Peach State Poll: Georgians Still Positive About State

September 1 deadline for Excellence in Pubic Service awards ceremony

July 2005

Latest Peach State Poll Examines Georgians' Opinions on Public Schools

Governor Confirmed as Speaker for Public Service Awards ceremony

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

Information on 2005-2006 Financial Management Training for Local Governments Available (PDF)

Information on 2005-2006 Financial Management Training for State Government Available (PDF)

New Policy Paper Discussing Welfare Mothers' Quality of Life Published

June 2005

Maner, Shollenberger Honored for Service to Cities

Summer Workshops for Social Studies Educators Held

Institute's Sandy Springs Impact Study in Focus after Vote

New Peach State Poll: Terrorism and Security are Top Concerns

Latest State and Local Government Review Published

May 2005

Latest Peach State Poll Focuses on End-of-Life Decisions

International Outreach: The Other Georgia

Water Policy Workshop Scheduled in Savannah

UGA Students Awarded China Training Program Internships

Institute Releases Assessment of Chattahoochee Valley Needs

April 2005

Child Well-Being in Georgia Focus of New Symposium Series

Institute Director Elected President of SCUPSO

Stenberg Talks Intergovernmental Relations at Fourth Collins Lecture

Latest Peach State Poll: Georgians See Good and Bad in Free Trade

Two Seminars for Teachers Slated for June

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

Child Well-Being in Georgia Focus of New Symposium Series

Registration Open for 43rd Institute for County Tax Officials (PDF)

March 2005

New! Budget Manual for Georgia Local Government Published

Stenberg Talks Intergovernmental Relations at Fourth Collins Lecture

Former White House COS Joins Institute Faculty

Latest Peach State Poll: Georgians Confident in Voting System

Registration Open for Association County Clerks of Georgia 45th Institute and Annual Meeting (PDF)

U.S. Ambassador, Ukrainian Officials to Discuss Revolution

February 2005

Peach State Poll: Georgians Favor Teaching Evolution

Cobb, Vinson Institute Mark 20 Years of Training

Institute Civic Education Specialist Featured in Columns

2005 Georgia Excellence in Public Service Awards Nominations Due April 15

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

New Edition of Georgia Studies Book Textbook Available

New Edition of Introduction to Law in Georgia Textbook Available

Peach State Poll: Georgians Favor Parole for Most Inmates

January 2005

Three Institute Faculty Receive Hill Award

Institute Faculty Elected to ASPA National Council

New Handbook for Georgia Mayors and Councilmembers Available

New Management Development Program for State Government Announced; Registration Now Open

Latest State and Local Government Review posted for online subscribers

December 2004

New Peach State Poll: Views on Life in Georgia Reflect Election Outcomes

Georgians' views about their legislature noted in special Peach State Poll

News coverage and photos depict 24th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators

24th Biennial Institute Under Way

New editions of textbooks on state-adopted list

November 2004

'All the President's Men':  Reel-to-Reel Festival Concludes Tuesday

October 2004

'The War Room': Reel-to-Reel Festival Continues Tuesday

'The West Wing': Reel-to-Reel Festival Continues Tuesday

24th Biennial Institute Scheduled for December

Peach State Poll: Georgians Prefer HOPE to Pre-K

Newest Edition of Newsworthy Published

Reel-to-Reel Festival Opens with 'Who Counts? Election Reform in America' Tuesday

Faculty Member Featured in Columns

September 2004

New Web Page Highlights Georgia Counties

2004 Georgia Excellence in Public Service Awards Presented

Faculty member discusses management of small cities

August 2004

Faculty offer guidance for selecting a city manager

Peach State Poll on Georgia's Economy and Direction Released

New Peach State Poll on Government Responsiveness Released

July 2004

New Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions Published

Third Annual Reel-to-Reel Film Festival Announced

Program Highlight: Focus on Georgia Metro Areas

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

Program Highlight: Geographic Information Systems

June 2004

'Celebrating Rural Georgia' Conference Scheduled

Program Highlight: Georgia Economic Modeling System

New Publication Explores Georgia Supreme Court

Local Government Up Close and Personal at Teacher Seminar

May 2004

Institute Employees Collect Goods for U.S. Soldiers Overseas

Institute Honors Rep. Louise McBee

New Peach State Poll: Georgians See Poverty as Problem for State

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Focused on Economy

April 2004

International Visitors Meet with Governor

Stakes Receives Stewardship Award from Archaeology Group

Institute to Host International Q Methodology Conference

ASPA Personnel Administration Section Awarded Presidential Merit Citation

Institute, GMA Introduce Two New Municipal Training Courses

Smart Growth Expert Presents Collins Lecture

Institute Staff Again Volunteer at Hands On Athens

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

March 2004

19th Georgia Election Officials Association Conference Announced

New Peach State Poll Highlights Legislative Items of Interest to Georgians

Proposed Georgia Legislative District Maps Posted

Association County Clerks of Georgia 44th Institute and Annual Meeting Announced

New Civic Education CPR Seminar for Teachers

Smart Growth Expert to Present Collins Lecture

Stakes Honored with Stewardship Award from Archaeology Group

February 2004

Site Provides Comprehensive Information on Legislative District Maps

Two Institute Faculty Members Named Hill Recipients

Poster on History of Georgia Flag Available

April 30 Deadline for Excellence in Public Service Awards Nominations

Vinson Institute's Fulbright Scholars to Present Research

January 2004

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Favor Electronic Voting

Institute Faculty Member Discusses Political Events in Nation of Georgia

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

New Edition of Georgia Retirement Systems Published

HOPE Study Commission Releases Final Report (PDF)

Vinson Institute Hosts Three Fulbright Scholars

Book on Georgia Law Now Available in Spanish

December 2003

Happy Holidays

Peach State Poll Reflects Georgians' Feelings on Mixing Government and Religion

First Urban Congress & Summit Comes to a Close

Peach State Poll: Economy Still Biggest Concern for Georgians

Shanghai Officials Focus on Community Development

First Urban Congress for Medium MSAs Under Way

Vinson Institute Releases Report on Fiscal Impact of Sandy Springs Incorporation

November 2003

Spanish Law Text Breaks New Ground for Vinson Institute

Peach State Poll: Georgians Change Focus from Terrorism to Economy

2003 Georgia Excellence in Public Service Award Winners Announced

October 2003

Georgia-China Future Committee to Hold Public Forum

Poverty Study Listening Sessions Scheduled

EastWest Institute Founder to Speak at UGA Chapel

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Published

September 2003

Research Seminar Series to Resume October 2

Reel-to-Reel Film Series Opens October 7 with Viewing and Discussion of The Crossing

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Open to Changes to HOPE

North American Flag Professionals Honor Jackson

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Say They're Healthy and Active

Speakers Confirmed for October Reel-to-Reel Film Series

August 2003

Vinson Institute Research Seminar Series to Resume on September 11

Challenges to Future of Georgia's Public Workforce Examined in New Policy Paper

Institute Welcomes Ukrainian Visitors

July 2003

Program Discussing Evolution of Georgia's Flag Scheduled

Latest Edition of Newsworthy Newsletter Published

June 2003

Institute's Joseph Whorton Receives Key Citizen Award

2002 CVIOG Annual Report Published (PDF)

Just Published! Frontiers of the Soil is Appealing Resource on Archaeology in Georgia

2003-2004 State and Local Financial Management Training Programs Announced

New Peach State Poll: Economy Most Important to Georgians

Reel-to-Reel Film Festival Announced for October

May 2003

Institute Awards Program Featured on Statewide Television

Attention Educators: New Curriculum Guide Highlights Films for Teaching Public Service

CRD Division Helps Groups Reach 'Consensus for Action'

April 2003

Norm Underwood Delivers 2nd Annual Morris Collins Lecture

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Support Alcohol/Tobacco Tax Increases

Institute Introduces Excellence in Public Service Awards

Thursday International Seminar to Discuss Citizen Involvement

Thursday Research Seminar to Focus on Economic Development

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Want to Weigh In on State Flag

Institute Staff Again Volunteer at Hands On Athens

Newest Issue of Newsworthy Newsletter Published

March 2003

Research Seminar to Focus on Labor Rights

Appointments, Honors for Institute Faculty at ASPA Convention

Poverty Study March Update and Phase II Summary Posted

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Support Foreign Language Studies

Bulgarian Delegation Participates in Community-Based Advocacy Training Program

2nd Annual Morris Collins Lecture to Take Place April 25

International Brown Bag Series Continues with Seminar on Russia's Legal System and Related Topics

It's Official: New National Center for the Study of Counties Supported by National Association of Counties

February 2003

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Confident in Electronic Voting System

Research Seminar Series Continues March 4 With Session on Adolescent Satisfaction

New Video Provides Inside Look at State Legislature -- Past and Present

MPA Students Beyond the Classroom in Service Learning Project

International Brown Bag Series Resumes Friday With U. of Zagreb Professor

Bulgarian Visitors Speak on Citizen Advocacy

Ukraine Study Abroad Program Open

Institute's Richard Milford Receives Award

Bulgarian Visitors to Speak on Citizen Advocacy

New Edition of Newsworthy Published

January 2003

New Peach State Poll: Flexible Justice System for Minors Wanted

Phase II of Poverty Study Begins

Speakers Series Resumes With Comparison of Athens' Citizens and Employees

Report Detailing MARTA's Impact on Atlanta and Georgia Released

Study of Georgia Lottery Players Published

December 2002

Institute Publishes New Book on the Life, Times, and Legacy of Public Servant "Admiral Carl Vinson"

Governor-Elect Closes 23rd Biennial Institute with Speech

Poverty Study Report Released at Institute for Legislators

Just Published! New Edition of Handbook for Georgia County Commissioners

ICDG to Administer Partnership Between UGA and Croatian University

November 2002

Research Speaker Series Continues with Discussion of Water Flouridation

23rd Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators Scheduled for December 8-10

New 'Lodge and Learn' Program Offers Training at State Park Lodges

November Update for Study on Persistent Poverty in the South Posted

University of Monterrey President to Speak at UGA

Research Policy and Analysis Speaker Series Continues with Welfare Reform Lecture

Training Alumni on Top 40 List

Three New Policy Notes on Highway Costs, Lottery Play, and Public Officials' Ethics Posted

Institute Facilitates Oconee County Forum

October 2002

Columns Profiles Institute's Steve Condrey

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Still On Guard One Year Later

Institute's Harry Hayes Featured in Columns

Speakers Announced for CVIOG Film Festival

Final Report on Statewide Water Management Planning Released

Three New Policy Papers on SPLOST, Annexation, and Georgian Latinos Published

September 2002

New Peach State Poll: Georgians' Attitudes Consistent With Feelings of Uncertainty

September Update for Poverty Study Available

August 2002

CVIOG Film Festival Announced; Speakers To Be Named

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Have Little Faith in Elected Officials' Ethics

New Congressional and General Assembly District Maps Available

Policy Notes on Cell Phones, SPLOST, and Governmental Services Published

August Update for Poverty Study Available

2001 CVIOG Annual Report Published

Abstracts for Latest State and Local Government Review Posted

2002 Clerks Education Program Registration Open

July 2002

'Study on Persistent Poverty in the South' State Summaries Available

New Peach State Poll: Georgians Believe Hand-Held Phones Compromise Drivers

Second Issue of Newsworthy Published

Registration Open for Strategic Negotiation Workshop

June 2002

Three New Policy Notes Now Available

'Drivers of Growth' Research Assists Communities

Beijing Training in the News

New Peach State Poll: Impact of 9/11 on Georgians' Attitudes Fading

Don Mendonsa Local Government Seminar for Teachers Underway

New Associate Directors Announced

May 2002

UGA River Basin Science and Policy Center Publishes White Paper on Georgia Reservoirs

New Peach State Poll: Public Support for Privatization Tempered by Concern for Regulation

Institute Hosts African Delegation

April 2002

Articles on State Administration, Municipal Bonds, SPLOST, National Organizations, AIDS Policy, GASB Standards in New State and Local Government Review Issue

Peach State Poll: Public School Parents Rate Quality of Education Higher than General Public

Institute in Action at 2002 ACCG Convention

Professor Bruce Thyer to Speak at Institute

Former Mississippi Governor Winter Delivers Distinguished Practitioner Lecture

Institute Staff Participates in Hands On Athens Program

Policy Notes on Georgia Lottery and Public Opinion Divisons Published

March 2002

Georgia House Passes Resolution Commending Institute

International Center for Democratic Governance Welcomes Chinese Delegation

Institute's Ed Jackson Selected to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

New Institute Publication, Georgia Retirement Systems: How They Compare, Published

Institute Celebrates 75th Anniversary


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