GMA Updates

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Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

February 1, 2024

The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28 during GMA’s Cities United Summit.  

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2024 Cities United Recap

January 31, 2024

GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit featured 1,200 attendees representing 206 cities, training classes, a trip to the Capitol and more! Watch this video to see why Georgia’s cities truly are… CITIES UNITED!

 

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National, Local Leaders Promote Initiatives to Improve Children’s Food Security

January 24, 2024

Georgia cities like East Point recognize they have a stake in making sure children in their communities are fed and fed well.

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GDA Board Meets in Thomasville for Annual Retreat

January 23, 2024

The robust meeting set the plan for the direction of the board and its partners for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting agenda also included team-building activities, role defining, visioning and goal setting.

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New Rural Workforce Housing Grants Announced

January 11, 2024

On January 8, 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the second round of grant recipients from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. Totaling more than $9 million in infrastructure development, this new round of grants will ultimately support more than 400 units of housing across four different communities.

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GMA Celebrates Georgia’s City Leaders Recognized as 100 Most Influential Georgians

January 4, 2024

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is celebrating seven city leaders who are recognized on Georgia Trend Magazine's list of 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2024.

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Mayors Smith and Holt Join RMEBS Board of Trustees

December 13, 2023

The RMEBS Board of Trustees is proud to introduce Mayor Julie Smith of Tifton and Mayor Jason Holt of Fitzgerald as our newest members.

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Alma City Clerk Yvonne Staten Receives Lifetime Service Award

December 13, 2023

On December 12, 2023, Yvonne Staten, a longtime City of Alma employe, received a Lifetime Service Award from the Georgia Municipal Association.

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Honoring Linda Blechinger and Kenneth Usry for 12 Years of Dedication to RMEBS

December 6, 2023

The RMEBS Board of Directors would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Linda Blechinger and Kenneth Usry for their 12-year tenure on the RMEBS Board of Trustees. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and service.

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Call for 2024 Municipal Projects

November 8, 2023

The Local Government Practicum program pairs cities with students from universities across Georgia, and GMA is seeking project proposals from cities for the Spring and Summer 2024 semesters.

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Dennis Watts Sworn In as New Commanding General of the Georgia State Defense Force

October 4, 2023

Across the state of Georgia, from its bustling cities to its serene countryside, there is a silent promise that resonates. It's a vow by the men and women of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) to be there for their fellow Georgians in times of need. As Dennis Watts took the oath as the new Commanding General of the GSDF, he became the embodiment of this commitment—a dedication that goes beyond duty, rooted deeply in a desire to serve and protect.

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Check Out GMA's "Four Seasons of Grants" Calendar

September 26, 2023

Make checking GMA's "Four Seasons of Grants" calendar a routine part of your week! This online resource is refreshed weekly, and GMA has identified at least 23 programs that GA cities can apply for today.

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GMA Welcomes Its Newest Member City: Mableton

September 4, 2023

GMA recently welcomed a new municipality to its roster of member cities, the City of Mableton.  

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Downtown Professionals Gathered in Canton

August 28, 2023

More than 250 professionals in downtown development-related fields from across the state gathered in Canton for the 2023 Georgia Downtown Association’s annual conference on Aug. 21-24  to promote downtown and economic development. 

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Georgia Government Communicators Met for Annual Conference

August 14, 2023

More than 70 Government communicators from across the state gathered in Jekyll Island, Aug. 7-9 for the 8th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference.  

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