DBHDD Commissioner Addresses GMA Board

GMA’s Board of Directors spent part of their October 16 board meeting in Atlanta learning how the state’s mental health system works and discussing how Georgia cities can best connect to it.

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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).
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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
04
Certified Downtown Professional Certification 11/2026
Perry
Nov
05
How Shall We Live? Practical Ethics for Public Life
Atlanta
Nov
09
District 7 Fall Meeting 2026
Thomson
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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
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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

Woolsey, located in GMA’s District 3, is a Fayette County city with a population of about 206 people. Incorporated in 1893, this small rural community started as a corn and cotton town. The city was named after Dr. I. G. Woolsey, a former confederate army captain. Woolsey offers a peaceful setting while still preserving their strong sense of community.

Fun Fact: The locals tell stories of a ghost called Thomas Gay who searches the land looking for silver hidden during the Civil War.