Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is August 12!

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, cities across Georgia and the nation will once again join in a fun, light-hearted tradition that puts public service—and the people behind it—front and center.

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Young Gamechangers Step Up for Athens‑Clarke

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

Riceboro, in GMA's District 12, is located in Liberty County and was incorporated in 1927. With historic beginnings rooted in successful rice plantations, the city celebrates its agricultural heritage at the annual RiceFest. At the Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center and Museum, legacies are remembered, taught and preserved in a living museum featuring African art, textiles, paintings, tools and crafts used by the Gullah Geechees from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Fun Fact: Riceboro is home to the historic First African Missionary Baptist Church founded in 1909.