UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government

UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government Promoting Excellence in Government – State and local government officials throughout Georgia.

The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education and superintendent leadership team gathered in Athens this week for govern...
08/28/2026

The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education and superintendent leadership team gathered in Athens this week for governance training focused on strategic planning, organizational change and continuous improvement.

UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty Russ Cook and April Howard co-facilitated the two-day session as district leaders prepare for Forsyth County Schools’ next five-year strategic plan.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Community Planning Certificate Program! This program helps local planni...
08/28/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Community Planning Certificate Program!

This program helps local planning staff and appointed officials strengthen their skills in planning, zoning and public engagement, then put that learning to work through a capstone project addressing a real community challenge.

Upcoming Planning & Zoning courses continue this fall, with the first online capstone seminar set for October 22.

Learn more about this new program below!

If you've been on the fence about signing up for our Data Analysis and Decision Making for Government (DADM) certificate...
08/25/2026

If you've been on the fence about signing up for our Data Analysis and Decision Making for Government (DADM) certificate program at University of Georgia - Gwinnett Campus, we have a couple of last-minute spots available.

Sign up quickly. Classes start next Tuesday, Sept. 1!

Learn more below ⬇

Yesterday, members of the August 2026 Gwinnett EXCEL cohort did the teaching!Participants explored how different authors...
08/20/2026

Yesterday, members of the August 2026 Gwinnett EXCEL cohort did the teaching!

Participants explored how different authors distinguish between the public and private sectors, then taught those ideas to one another using real-world examples. The discussion led to a bigger question: How do we measure success in the public sector?

They shared good examples, thoughtful questions and a great conversation about what it means for local government to serve and perform well.

EXCEL is a management development program for current and future managers facilitated by UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government in partnership with Gwinnett County Government.

We're helping school districts across Georgia strengthen leadership and support student success!April Howard and Beth Ho...
08/19/2026

We're helping school districts across Georgia strengthen leadership and support student success!

April Howard and Beth Horacek led a session at the Southern Regional Education Board's Making Schools Work Conference in Nashville, highlighting UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government's professional certificate programs in school finance and operations management.

Learn more about our professional learning opportunities for K-12 professionals at the link below!

Take your financial leadership skills to the next level by applying for our next Public Finance Leadership Academy cohor...
08/18/2026

Take your financial leadership skills to the next level by applying for our next Public Finance Leadership Academy cohort!

PFLA is offered in partnership with GGFOA to equip new and emerging public sector financial management leaders with the knowledge they need to successfully manage the fiscal affairs and activities of a local government.

Apply today to learn from peers, industry professionals and leadership experts this fall!

Learn more and download the application below.

Q: How does one lead through influence without authority? A: Lateral leadership!Participants in last week's Gwinnett Int...
08/14/2026

Q: How does one lead through influence without authority?
A: Lateral leadership!

Participants in last week's Gwinnett Internal Management Academy practiced building trust and momentum without a formal chain of command through role-playing local government scenarios.

The academy is a collaborative executive leadership program in partnership with Gwinnett County Government.

Congratulations to the 34 new grads of our Succeeding as a Supervisor course!This five-day program equips participants w...
08/13/2026

Congratulations to the 34 new grads of our Succeeding as a Supervisor course!

This five-day program equips participants with knowledge and skills needed to be effective supervisors. It's for new supervisors; employees who aren't yet in the role but want to develop those skills; and long-term supervisors who haven't had formal training.

Thank you, Jackson County Georgia Government, for hosting us at the Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson!

Learn about our other leadership training opportunities below. ⬇

Wow! Earlier this summer, 18 members of Gwinnett EXCEL Cohort 1 gathered at the Helping Mamas Inc warehouse to sort dona...
08/12/2026

Wow! Earlier this summer, 18 members of Gwinnett EXCEL Cohort 1 gathered at the Helping Mamas Inc warehouse to sort donations they collected across 13 Gwinnett County Government departments.

The team donated and sorted a whopping 15,428 items! Between donation drives and onsite volunteering, department participation rate was 100%. Their thoughtfully designed service learning project was a tremendous success!

EXCEL is a management development program for current and future managers facilitated by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government in partnership with Gwinnett County Government.

Until next year, here's one last !The institute's Hardin Watkins stopped by City of Madison, GA - Government City Hall...
08/11/2026

Until next year, here's one last !

The institute's Hardin Watkins stopped by City of Madison, GA - Government City Hall for a quick selfie while in town for a Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute event.

The Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a partnership between the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Municipal Association, is one example of our many training opportunities for elected officials and government staff across the state.

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30602

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