State and local government leaders come to us for reliable, objective information, customized assistance and government expertise that provide insights into the issues they face. This data is needed for informing their policy decisions, which range from aging to zoning.

We provide Georgia leaders at all levels of government with regularly updated and consistent population data. Our evaluation experts are skilled at assessing the effectiveness of different endeavors, from individual programs to interdepartmental or even system wide efforts. We provide timely support for policy research and technical assistance activities for state and local governments as well as for other university programs. Whether a government wants to ensure that its employees are being paid in line with current standards, carry out an executive search or establish up-to-date promotional testing, our human resources management faculty are ready to offer expertise and experience that can help. Faculty expertise includes land use planning, downtown revitalization, environmental management and corridor planning and design. Government and community leaders planning for growth and addressing challenging environmental issues can make better informed decisions and craft innovative solutions with our help.

We help governments develop their strategic plans and identify the implementation steps necessary to achieve their goals. We analyze cost allocation and create fiscal impact studies to analyze the fiscal and economic impact on your government.Įvery government organization needs a plan to guide its use of resources including employee time and use of funds. We can help provide the building blocks for your community’s overall economic development efforts. Governments seeking assistance with their economic development activities turn to us for specialized services such as research, technical assistance and training.

This assistance takes a variety of forms, from economic development to human resources management and planning and environmental services. Leaders throughout the state can improve operations and plan effectively for the future with the help of practical, customized assistance that we provide.

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