April 30 ARPA Reporting Deadline: Is Your City Ready?

The annual reporting deadline for ARPA's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds is April 30. Make sure your city is prepared and stays in compliance with U.S. Treasury requirements.

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Updates

Georgia Communities Receive Infrastructure Loans Totaling $118.1 million

Eighteen Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $118,088,460 for water, wastewater, sewer, and solid waste projects by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.
Publication | Taxation

Millage Rate Process Manual

This publication guides city staff through the millage rate setting process, from calculating the rollback rate to adopting the final millage and submitting required state forms.
Article | Children & Youth

New Guides Help Cities Engage Young People in Civic Life

GeorgiaForward recently released two guides to help cities connect young people with civic life as part of the America250 celebration. In this Q&A, GeorgiaForward Managing Director Sadie Krawczyk talks about what's in the guides and how cities can put them to use.

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2026 Newly Elected Officials Institute Athens--Sold Out!!!!
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Mar
03
2026 Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate (MRAC)
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Mar
03
RMEBS Nominating Committee Meeting
Mar
10
Certified Downtown Professional Certification 03/2026
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In the Spotlight

Article | Children & Youth

How Quality Child Care Translates into an Economic Development Tool

February 19, 2026
Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson didn't always see child care as an economic issue, but now the city is taking concrete steps to make quality child care more affordable and accessible for working families.
Grant and Award Opportunities | Housing

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP)

The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) is an employment-focused, competitive federal grant program intended to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. Deadline: March 06, 2026

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

Perry, located in GMA's District 6, was incorporated in 1824 as a major stagecoach stop and is known as the Crossroads of Georgia. The city is full of liife and southern culture — including a must-see historic downtown with local restaurants, specialty shops, and a peaceful southern atmosphere.

Fun Fact: Perry is home to the award-winning Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter which hosts the Georgia National Fair every year as well as rodeos, horse shows, concerts, sporting events and much more.