Fanning in the News

New Partnership Created for Benefit of Cities and Counties in LOST Renegotiations

Thanks to an exciting new partnership between the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute and Vinson Institute, city and county officials engaged in local option sales tax (LOST) distribution renegotiations can receive mediation and facilitation assistance. Team members from both Institutes (including David Hooker, pictured) will draw upon their skills and knowledge as attorneys, experienced mediators, and local government specialists. All team members are meditators registered with the Georgia Commission of Dispute Resolution and have received specialized training in LOST issues and processes. Read more...

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The Fanning Institute, a unit of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia, supports the educational, research and public service mission of the university by working in partnership with communities, organizations and leaders to identify, address and resolve the critical issues facing Georgia and the southeast region. With diverse expertise in the broad areas of community, economic and leadership development, Fanning’s faculty connects communities to university resources. Honoring the legacy of J.W. Fanning, the Fanning Institute is committed to enhancing the quality of life throughout Georgia by helping individuals discover, within themselves and their communities, their own capacity to create solutions.

Fanning in the News

New Partnership Created for Benefit of Cities and Counties in LOST Renegotiations

Upcoming Events

Building a Better Georgia... One Community at a Time

Building a Better Georgia...
One Community at a Time