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GMA’s Cities United Summit returns January 22-25, 2027, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park. Join other city officials for unmatched training opportunities and hear from state leaders on the legislative issues that matter to your city. Start the final day with the Capitol Connection Breakfast, followed by a “Cities United” trip to the Gold Dome.

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Updates

House Study Committee Hears Fire Fee Ruling, Vehicle Financing Proposal

The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding and Budgeting heard testimony from GMA and ACCG on the potential impact of a recent court decision on fire fees and a proposed tool to decrease financing costs.
This Week in D.C.

Bipartisan PFAS Bill Introduced to Extend and Expand Water Infrastructure Funding

A bipartisan U.S. House proposal introduced last week would authorize over $10 billion over five years to help communities address PFAS and other emerging contaminants through the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRF).
Updates

Cities to Lawmakers: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Georgia city officials told the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding and Budgeting on October 21 that property tax changes need to fit very different local budgets and that state lawmakers should consider giving cities more tools instead of new limits.

Upcoming Events

Oct
22
Customer Service Certificate Program (CSCP)
Atlanta
Nov
12
Executive Committee Meeting of RMEBS Boards
Nov
18
Connect & Collaborate: City Executive & Administrative Assistants Roundtable
Atlanta
Nov
19
TIUT: Completing the 2026 Immigration Report
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In the Spotlight

Grant and Award Opportunities | Arts & Culture

Public Humanities Projects

Public Humanities Projects supports Exhibitions, Historic Places interpretation, and Public Lectures and Discussion Forums that bring the ideas of the humanities to life for general audiences. Deadline: December 16, 2026
Viewpoints

The Infrastructure You Can't See

October 07, 2026
Roads, pipes and power systems get most of the attention when we talk about resilience. But Georgia's cities also depend on another kind of infrastructure: trust. It takes years to build, can be lost quickly and matters most when the stakes are highest.

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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Person receiving training certificate.

City Spotlight

Between, located in GMA’s District 5, is a Walton County city with a population of about 402 people. Incorporated in 1908, Between is known for its rural and quiet setting. The public opposed the annexation of the town by Loganville or Monroe, and they were successful in incorporating the area.

Fun Fact: The town was said to be named Between because of its location between Loganville and Monroe.