GMA Updates

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Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

March 13, 2025

During this year's NLC Congressional City Conference, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

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Crossover Day at the Capitol with GMA

March 7, 2025

March 06, 2025, was Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly, and GMA was there.

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2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

March 5, 2025

The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

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State and Local Leaders Celebrate Georgia Reads Day at the Capitol

February 27, 2025

On February 25, 2025, educators, government officials and community leaders gathered at the Capitol to celebrate Georgia Reads Day.

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Stay Alert: Scam Emails Targeting GMA Convention Attendees

February 27, 2025

GMA has recently become aware of multiple scam emails attempting to mislead our members and exhibitors. Two of these scams have falsely offered hotel reservations for our 2025 Annual Convention in Savannah, while another has attempted to sell access to a list of convention attendees.

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Georgia Reads Celebrates Community Award Winners and READBowl Champions at Georgia State Capitol

February 19, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Georgia Reads will host Georgia Reads Day at the Capitol to recognize the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award winners and READBowl Champions.

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Georgia Beverage Association Launches 'Made to Be Remade' Initiative

February 12, 2025

The Georgia Beverage Association (GBA), alongside its member companies, is excited to introduce the Made to Be Remade initiative, an innovative new campaign aimed at promoting the proper recycling of beverage containers and fostering community-driven efforts to reduce environmental waste.

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Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Townhalls

February 11, 2025

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing more than $265 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to Georgia communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Idalia and Tropical Storm Debby. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is administering the funds and will be hosting townhalls in affected communities to help create an action plan, which is required by HUD before the state can access the allocated funding.

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Nine Cities Honored with Visionary City Awards

January 30, 2025

GMA, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2025 Visionary City Award winners on Sunday, Jan. 26 during GMA’s annual Cities United Summit.

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Policy Committee Meetings Provide Insight into Legislative Session

January 30, 2025

During GMA’s 2025 Cities United Summit, all six policy committees convened to deliberate on a wide range of topics critical to Georgia’s cities.

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Milton’s Legal Battle Gains Support from GMA and Dozens of Cities

January 15, 2025

The City of Milton’s appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court in a municipal liability case has garnered widespread backing from GMA and dozens of cities across the state.

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A Legacy of Leadership: Insights from Al Crace’s Half-Century in Local Government

January 14, 2025

Veteran city manager Al Crace reflects on 52 years of public service in Georgia, sharing lessons learned, key challenges, and advice for future leaders in local government.

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Three Cities Receive Over $5 Million for Rural Workforce Housing

December 5, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp announced the latest round of grant recipients for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative on Thursday, December 5. The awards, totaling over $5 million, will fund infrastructure projects supporting 140 housing units across three communities.

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Leading with Purpose: From the Baseball Diamond to Public Service

October 3, 2024

Ashley Bailey, Senior Communications Associate, GMA

When Larry Hanson, the CEO and Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association, was recently honored as one of Georgia’s “Most Admired CEOs” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in August, it wasn’t just another accolade to add to his impressive resume.

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From Small Town Roots to Big Aspirations: Meet Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Brooke Huckaby

October 2, 2024

Ashley Bailey, Senior Communications Associate, GMA

Balancing school, work, and civic duty, Mayor Brooke Huckaby embodies the future of small-town, rural public service and agriculture innovation 

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