News
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.
Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Chatham County Fire Fee
A recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling striking down Chatham County’s fire service fee could have significant implications for how cities across Georgia fund fire protection and other essential services.
The Future of Connected Communities Takes Partnership
GMA’s 2026 Georgia Broadband Summit brought city officials and partners together to share resources, build connections and explore the future of connected communities.
Viewpoints
The Infrastructure You Can't See
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.
Georgia Mayors: Reading to Kindergartners
More than 170 Georgia mayors have joined the Mayor's Reading Club. In this op-ed, Larry Hanson connects literacy to Georgia's workforce and economic future. Learn why city leaders see literacy as their fight.
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q3—July Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Belonging and Mattering: What Cities Are For
- Leadership Builds Communities
- Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward
- Built on Relationships: How Member Services Supports Georgia's Cities Every Day
- And More…
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