Transportation Chief Calls for City Partnerships as Georgia Grows

With Georgia’s population and economy continuing to surge, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry told GMA board members that city–state collaboration is key to keeping infrastructure on pace. He highlighted major projects, funding challenges, and ways cities can help shape Georgia’s transportation priorities.

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GMA brought together industry experts from across Georgia to tackle the topic of expanded broadband access.
Article | Housing

Planning for Balance: How South Fulton is Shaping Its Housing Future

In this Q&A, South Fulton councilmember Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell discusses the city's strategy for managing density, expanding housing options, and ensuring affordability for current and future residents.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Dive into GMA’s Cybersecurity Toolkit for videos, leadership materials, and tools that support your city’s online safety. Take action this October to protect your community from cyber risks.
Article | Community & Civic Engagement

Addressing Disruptions of City Council and Committee Meetings

In recent months, news stories across the country have covered public meetings in which discussion of hot-button issues resulted in growing frustration among attendees and meeting leaders alike. Some of these meetings culminated in attendees being asked or forced to leave.

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RMEBS On The Road - Valdosta
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21
District 5 Fall Meeting 2025
Watkinsville
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22
2025 Government Communicators Conference
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Updates

Eleven Cities Awarded PlanFirst Designation

October 15, 2025
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently announced that 11 Georgia cities and three counties have earned the PlanFirst designation for the 2026–2028 program cycle.
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Looking Up

October 16, 2025
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson reflects on how “looking up” — both literally and figuratively — inspires perspective, optimism, and progress in Georgia’s cities, as communities address housing, drive economic growth, and turn challenges into opportunities through positive leadership and collaboration.

Smart Solutions for City Success

Empowering City Leaders with Knowledge and Skills

The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute offers city officials a comprehensive learning experience, covering everything from municipal finance and budgeting to ethics and data literacy. Designed to enhance leadership and expertise in local government, this program is a partnership between GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government—equipping officials with the tools they need to serve their communities effectively.

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City Spotlight

Broxton, located in GMA's District 11, was incorporated in 1932. Broxton is most known for the Broxton Rocks Preserve, a natural wonder of South Georgia because of its unique environment. A network of cool, moist fissures and cliffs supports both Tropical and Appalachian plants, while the flat rocks above create a contrasting, desert-like climate.

Fun Fact: Broxton is also known for hosting the Broxton Chicken Livers and Gizzards Festival,