UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government

Make plans to attend our Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference, March 19-20! You'll have the opportunity to connect with experts in the field & identify your organization’s data readiness. Register now for the best rate: https://lnkd.in/eFF8p9zb

It's time to schedule your planning retreat! We offer customized & professionally facilitated retreats to help cities and counties plan for the future. The structured but relaxed format of the retreat is an ideal setting for engaging in candid discussions & building relationships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emJCtZ8F

Happy Holidays from the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government! Our offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25, through Wednesday, January 1.

The updated Compliance Auditing Guide is current through 2024 legislative changes & is the only guide written specially to help those responsible for conducting a specific local government compliance audit. It's available for free download here: https://lnkd.in/gQ_Dsn5m

The latest UGA CyberArch webinar is now available to view online. In "Closing the Cybersecurity Loop: A Comprehensive CIS Controls Overview," Joshua Franklin, senior security engineer at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), covers the essential role of free tools in bolstering cybersecurity efforts alongside CIS Controls. https://lnkd.in/g_VRH4Yu

It's #WorkforceWednesday, so we're taking a deeper look at data from our #GeorgiaWorkforcePipelineSnapshot. Almost 80% of the 5.7 million Georgians ages 25-64 are part of the labor force. Our Georgia Workforce Pipeline Snapshot includes information on education and the labor market. The graphically engaging tool is a go-to resource for people in industries across the state. View the entire Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/etkFnjPf

Early bird registration for our Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference is available! Join us March 19-20, 2025, in Athens to learn about emerging data analytics technology and data governance. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eFF8p9zb

Register now for Planning & Zoning 101: The Basics, January 14 at University of Georgia - Gwinnett Campus This course provides a solid introduction to planning & zoning basics, including planning commission responsibilities & effective management of public meetings. https://lnkd.in/e7XGBYi5

Save the date to join us for a free webinar! Plug Into Georgia: EV Charging Funding and Partnerships Webinar Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 | 10-11:30 a.m. Speakers from the public and private sectors will share updates on available funding opportunities and share insights on successful funding applications and establishing productive partnerships. More information is coming soon!

The institute's Clark Stancil presented Fitzgerald's 2024 Downtown Renaissance Fellowship project to local officials and property owners this week. It was a full-circle moment for Clark, who began his journey with the Institute of Government as a student fellow in Fitzgerald 10 years ago! This project grew from Ben Hill County's participation in the PROPEL initiative. View the plan here: https://lnkd.in/eYWAKPCr Thank you to our partners, including the Georgia Cities Foundation and Georgia Municipal Association, for their support of the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fellowship program. From left to right: Madison Drummond, Emily Harper, Whitney Justice, Clark Stancil and Jason Dunn.