What's Happening At GMA

10
Jul
01
Aug
Forsyth
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate (MRAC) Program includes five classes to enlighten municipal employees and municipal officials on the different revenue sources and applicable laws in the administration and collection process. Program objectives include: Increasing the knowledge of all major components in property tax collection;  Increasing the knowledge of the different taxes and revenue sources; To equip local governments with the tools and r...

10
Jul
Lawrenceville
GCCMA offers two regional workshops on topics specific to local government management. These one day workshops will include six hours of training led by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty and will include lunch. GCCMA MEMBERS: $150 per workshop GCCMA NON-MEMBERS: $200 per workshop.

11
Jul
Gainesville
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Gainesville! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.

16
Jul
Warner Robins
There is an unprecedented opportunity available this year for Georgia cities: $1.3 billion in federal funding is available through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or “BEAD” program to build out broadband infrastructure. Furthermore, Georgia has been allocated $22.45 million for programs to help communities and residents build the skills, technology and capacity needed to take full advantage of the digital economy.

18
Jul
Join us July 18 from 1:30-2:30 PM for GRWA SLI Checkpoint #2, where we'll delve into GEFA's 100% Principal Forgiveness Loan versus Grant and how these funds can support your Inventory and Service Line replacement needs. The session will begin with a poll to address your specific Service Line Inventory questions and ensure your workflow remains efficient. Sean Earley from GA EPD will provide updates on SLI requirements. Lisa Golphin from GEFA will speak on 100% Principal Forgiveness, explaining w...

15
Aug
Warner Robins
GCCMA offers two regional workshops on topics specific to local government management. These one day workshops will include six hours of training led by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty and will include lunch. GCCMA MEMBERS: $150 per workshop GCCMA NON-MEMBERS: $200 per workshop

15
Aug
Join us for GMA's Talk It Up Thursday Webinar on August 15 at 1:30 PM. Our guest speakers will be Stan Deese, GMA's Director of Risk Management Services, and Tracy Glanton, an attorney with Elarbee Thompson Sapp & Wilson LLP. A law firm that focuses on labor, employment, and complex litigation cases. In recent years, local governments in Georgia have experienced significant increases in costs related to property and liability insurance coverages. Various factors have contributed to this environm...

20
Aug
Tifton
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Tifton! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.

26
Aug
29
Aug
Thomasville
Join us for the 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference in Downtown Thomasville, Georgia!

04
Sep
09
Oct
Rome
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Human Resources Administration Certificate (HRAC) Program includes six classes designed to provide city elected officials and appointed staff with the tools to successfully recruit, train, and retain talent to provide services to their communities in an inclusive and equitable approach. The program also addresses the expanded need from the previous service of HR Express, which offered online webinars, training, and access to Personnel Law attorneys. The HR...

19
Sep
20
Mar
Atlanta
This program is targeted at city elected officials and staff and is geared toward helping them understand the state of children and youth in Georgia, the systems children/youth interact with, and how they, as city leaders, can create a healthy environment for children and youth in their community. This program aims to prepare city leaders to advocate for children and youth by developing a thorough understanding of the needs and current state of youth, preparing them for community partnerships an...

26
Sep
27
Sep
Saint Simons Island
GMA will hold the two-day Fall Training Event at the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island on September 26-27, 2024. The event will feature three six-hour classes on Thursday and three six-hour classes on Friday. Each class is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.

09
Oct
15
May
Atlanta
The Municipal Leader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program is an EMBRACE program designed to equip municipal leaders with the knowledge, tools and resources to create a foundation for sustainable equitable and economic prosperity for their city and its residents by creating an environment that values differences, fosters relationships and seeks a spirit of belongingness.


22
Oct
24
Oct
Athens
The 9th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference will be held October 22-24 in Athens, GA at the Athens Hotel Indigo.

23
Oct
07
Nov
Dahlonega
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate (MRAC) Program includes five classes to enlighten municipal employees and municipal officials on the different revenue sources and applicable laws in the administration and collection process. Program objectives include: Increasing the knowledge of all major components in property tax collection;  Increasing the knowledge of the different taxes and revenue sources; To equip local governments with the tools and r...

29
Oct
30
Oct
Atlanta
This live, interactive online-only training class will be held over two days, from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each day.

12
Nov
Statesboro
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Statesboro! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.