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Georgia Cities Week Celebrates Record Participation, Official Recognition, and Community Pride Across the State
Across Georgia, communities once again came together to celebrate Georgia Cities Week—a statewide tradition that invites residents to experience, appreciate, and engage with their local governments that serve them every day.
Ethics Commission Shares Guidance on New PeachFile E-Filing Requirements
City officials should prepare for upcoming ethics filing changes by registering for PeachFile, understanding new filing requirements, and taking advantage of available training.
Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones: A Legacy of Leadership
Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones made history as the first woman to hold the role and the highest-ranking woman in Georgia's legislative history. As her retirement in 2026 nears, Jones reflects on her decades in the General Assembly, from steering the state through Great Recession budget cuts to championing the creation of 15 new Georgia cities.
Viewpoints
Building the Future of Secure, Smart Cities from Ground Up
Mableton Mayor and cybersecurity executive Michael Owens explains why cities are now on the front lines of national security, and what municipal leaders must do to build resilient, tech-forward local governments.
Investing in South Georgia's Future
"South Georgia's future will not be determined by a single megaproject or a single legislative session. It will be determined by whether communities continue to have the revenue options to make the steady investments that attract families, support businesses, and create places people want to call home."
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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