City Elected Officials: Don’t Miss the July 1 Financial Disclosure Deadline

Georgia’s elected municipal officials must file their annual Personal Financial Disclosure Statement with their local filing officer or clerk by July 1 or within 15 days of qualifying.

There’s no grace period for late submissions.

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Updates

EPA Awards $2.6 Million to Revitalize Brownfield Sites in Georgia Cities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $2.6 million in four grants to Georgia communities. The grants will fund environmental site assessments, clean up, planning, and community engagement activities.
Events

GMA Annual Convention

GMA's 2025 Annual Convention will be held in Savannah June 20-24. This year's theme is The Power of Positive Leadership. We hope to see you there!
Updates

Meeting Focuses on Georgia's Data Center Growth

City officials attended a May 22 meeting of the Metropolitan Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA) to hear from panelists on how to navigate the impact data centers are having on power generation, water supply, and utility bills.

Upcoming Events

Jun
05
District 5 Mayors' Meeting
Statham
Jun
11
City Clerks Legal & Legislative Updates
Jun
12
RMEBS On The Road - Columbus
Columbus
Jun
12
Clerks' Lunch & Learn-Districts 5 & 7
Braselton
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Updates

Empowered to Lead: 28 Local Georgia Leaders Complete Fall 2024 Municipal Leadership Program

May 28, 2025
In May, a new class of city elected officials and city staff completed the Georgia Municipal Association’s Fall 2024 Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate Program.
Grant and Award Opportunities | Public Safety

Community Policing Development Microgrants Program

CPD – Microgrants funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement innovative community policing strategies to address specific problems or issues by providing funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. | Deadline: undefined

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

Flovilla, located in GMA's District 4, was incorporated in 1885 and is located in the southern part of Butts County. The city's name means 'village of flowers.' The village of flowers is known for the Indian Springs State Park - one of the oldest state parks in the U.S. - and the Flovilla and Indian Springs Railway.

Fun Fact: For centuries, Creek Indians collected the spring water for its healing qualities, until the mid 1800s when it was turned into a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water flowing inside the stone Spring House built by the CCC during the Great Depression.