Publications support our public policy research, technical assistance and communications activities related to promoting excellence in government. These include downloads of research reports, whitepapers, an annual report and select publications for purchase.
Public Resources
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Find answers to common questions and learn new skills through a variety of free online resources developed by Institute of Government experts. |
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Updated annually, Compliance Auditing is designed to help guide those responsible for conducting local government audits. |
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Publications Available for Purchase |
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The handbook provides a comprehensive review of the legislative process and current issues and challenges for Georgia General Assembly members. The handbook incorporates changes in the law and legislative procedure that have occurred since the previous edition (published in 2014).
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Purchase the Digital Publication. The Economic Development Handbook for Georgia’s Rural Communities is both a desk reference and a training resource. Its chapters include checklists and task lists to help you organize information and conduct basic economic development activities. In addition to providing vital information for economic developers on essential basic topics, this handbook focuses on economic development in the state of Georgia, including laws, partners, programs and resources. (published in 2017) |
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Annual Report |
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State and local officials can become better acquainted with the wide range of services we offer through the annual reports that are prepared for each calendar year. |
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Newsletter |
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The Institute of Government has an electronic newsletter. It is intended to provide you with a view of our current public service and outreach activities, along with special initiatives and partnerships. |
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Other Publications |
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Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions As of August 30, 2016, all current subscriptions to Georgia's Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions have transitioned to the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia website at https://georgiasuperiorcourts.org/pattern-jury-instructions. Please add noreply@georgiasuperiorcourts.org to your contacts in order to ensure you receive emails from the Council regarding your subscription. Questions regarding your new account access should be directed to Council of Superior Court Judges, (404) 463-1091 or spji@georgiasuperiorcourts.org. |
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Georgia County Guide at GeorgiaData.org Leaders throughout Georgia can access state- and county-level information related to demographics, economics and more with The Georgia County Guide, which is available on GeorgiaData.org. |
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The Georgia Studies Book is out of print and will not be reprinted by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. No copies are available. The text will not be updated and we no longer have faculty who can assist with questions related to the Georgia Studies Book. Some of the textbook content is being repackaged by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), who now holds copyright. Any questions should be addressed to GPB. |
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State and Local Government Review State and Local Government Review is now published by Sage Publications, Inc. |
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