GMA Headlines
January 16, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp
Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 16, 2025.
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January 16, 2025
Fred Perriman, GMA President
Whether we’re addressing infrastructure funding, public safety, housing, or economic development, one truth remains constant: GMA’s mission to advocate for the needs of Georgia’s cities is as vital as ever.
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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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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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January 14, 2025
Larry Hanson, GMA CEO and Executive Director
Georgia’s unlimited municipal liability threatens cities, businesses, and homeowners with higher property taxes and financial strain. Adopting liability caps, like those protecting the state, would shield taxpayers and preserve Georgia’s business-friendly environment.
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January 14, 2025
Assistant General Counsel, GMA
The tragic death of a college student in Milton has sparked a legal battle that could reshape municipal liability across Georgia. With a $32 million judgment at stake, this case challenges decades of legal precedent and raises profound questions about city responsibilities and sovereign immunity.
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January 13, 2025
Larry Hanson, GMA CEO and Executive Director
It’s hard to believe that 2025 is upon us, but here it is. With the new year comes both new challenges and opportunities. It also means the campaigns and elections are over, and now is the time to govern.
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December 18, 2024
Sara Baxter
A literate population serves as a key driver for economic growth, social development and individual empowerment. Here’s what Georgia and local cities are doing to improve literacy across the state.
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December 17, 2024
Nikki Perry
Georgia's film industry boom is a big win, not just for bustling cities like Atlanta and Savannah, but for smaller communities across the state.
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December 17, 2024
Alia Hoyt
Few things can empower a person the way that a stable income can. To that end, the cities of Douglas and Forest Park are each promoting innovative workforce development programs designed to help constituents reach new personal and professional heights.
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December 17, 2024
Fred Perriman, GMA President
"As the holiday season approaches and we close out another year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and dream ahead. In doing so, I'm reminded of the opportunities we have to not only strengthen our cities but also contribute to the greater good of our state."
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December 17, 2024
Larry Hanson, GMA CEO and Executive Director
Revitalizing downtowns and addressing workforce challenges are key to Georgia’s cities thriving—success starts with planning, collaboration, and vision.
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Carol Schwinne, the Executive Director of the Georgia Departments of Audits and Accounts, and her coworkers Jackie Neubert and Eric Moody, recently held a webinar for GMA and ACCG members to review some of the changes in this year’s immigration compliance and reporting requirements. You can find the presentation from that webinar here.
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December 9, 2024
Alex Brown, Stateline
A new federal rule will require water utilities across the country to pull millions of lead drinking water pipes out of the ground and replace them, at a cost of billions of dollars.
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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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