GMA Headlines
October 29, 2020
October 2020 - Fourth Edition
This publication is to familiarize city officials with some of the important basics in the area of alcoholic beverage regulation.
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October 28, 2020
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The goal of National Leadership Grants (NLG) for Museums is to support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can strengthen services for the American public.
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October 28, 2020
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Museums for America (MFA) program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public.
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October 26, 2020
Sara Baxter
Youth in Dublin have a chance to learn about city government, participate in the court system and gain valuable job experience – all before they’re 18.
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With early voting already underway for the 2020 Presidential Election, it’s critical that municipal leaders throughout the state have access to information that will help them provide and ensure a fair and free election in their communities. The resources listed below will help city leaders stay informed and aware during this time.
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Strengthening the capacity to build more equitable communities. Established in the wake of the 2014 unrest in Ferguson, MO, the REAL department offers tools and resources designed to help local elected leaders build safe places where people from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds thrive socially, economically, academically and physically.
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October 21, 2020
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is designated by the Governor of Georgia as the State Administering Agency for criminal justice and victims’ assistance programs. CJCC is charged with fiscal and programmatic oversight of the S.T.O.P. VAWA.
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October 21, 2020
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
The goal of the Policies for Action call for proposals is to build the evidence base about how national, state, and local policies can improve racial equity in health and well-being in the United States.
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Public Square
October 19, 2020
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Memphis, Tennessee, shows the benefits of having community investment and social infrastructure, supported by philanthropy and institutions, in place during a pandemic.
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October 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants support the implementation of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans.
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October 12, 2020
By GMA’s Cindy Eidson and Chris Higdon
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October 12, 2020
By Alison Earles, Senior Associate General Counsel
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In July, GMA created the 2020 Census Challenge to help encourage the self-response rates in all of Georgia’s cities.
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October 12, 2020
By Nikki Perry
Upon entering the workforce during the Great Recession of 2008, many millennials took whatever employment was available and are still job-hopping to catch up on their careers. Now in 2020, as Generation Z begins graduating college, they face similar prospects in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic that abruptly halted a booming economy. Welcome to adulthood, Gen Z.
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October 12, 2020
By Catherine Bennett and Tate Fowler, Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, GA
"What is a succession plan and is it right for your city? To understand what your answer may be, we must first understand the difference between a replacement plan and a succession plan."
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Viewpoints
October 12, 2020
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
"As we navigate through these unprecedented times, I continue to be so impressed by the leadership and dedication of our city officials". - Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
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Viewpoints
October 12, 2020
By Vince Williams, GMA President
I believe city officials can, and should, set the standard for political discourse for others to follow.
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October 5, 2020
Racial Equity Tools
Words and their multiple uses reflect the tremendous diversity that characterizes our society. The purpose of this glossary is to achieve some degree of shared understanding and to enhance the quality of dialogue on equity and inclusion.
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October 5, 2020
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – COVID-19 Supplemental Round 2 (AFG-S 2) is a supplemental funding opportunity under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Funding made available in this modified NOFO for a second application period of AFG-S funding is limited to volunteer and combination fire departments.
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October 1, 2020
State Farm Companies Foundation
Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants help build safer, stronger and better educated communities across the United States.
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October 1, 2020
CSX Transportation
CSX supports local and regional community organizations that serve the needs of communities in which CSX operates and where its employees live and work.
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October 1, 2020
International Association of Fire Chiefs
The International Association of Fire Chiefs' Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department offers ways to increase the levels of diversity, inclusiveness, and equity in eight specific areas of your department or organization.
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October 1, 2020
Georgia Bikes
Part of Georgia Bike’s safety education mission is partnering with cities and corresponding law enforcement agencies in Georgia to help officers better understand laws related to bicycling in the state.
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September 24, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Community Connect program helps rural communities extend access where broadband service is least likely to be commercially available, but where it can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for people and businesses.
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September 24, 2020
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federal program authorized by Congress for the purpose of acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities.
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September 24, 2020
Sara Baxter
Innovative program educates youth on the dangers of joining gangs and gives them tools for a better life.
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September 22, 2020
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program is designed to assist residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress towards economic and housing self-sufficiency by removing the educational, professional and health barriers they face.
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Public Square
September 21, 2020
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Cities are encouraging small manufacturing to promote inclusive economic development and livable wages in downtowns and main streets.
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September 16, 2020
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)
GEFA is soliciting 2021 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) projects with a pre-application deadline of February 26, 2021, at 5:00 pm.
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On September 15, Governor Kemp issued an extensive and detailed Executive Order. This is a summary prepared by GMA’s Legal Department explaining that order and its impact on local governments.
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In a world divided by fear, anger and hyper-partisan politics, we need heroes who can bring us together across all demographic lines while inspiring in us a sense of hope. Heroes who live their lives reflecting for all of us grace, humility, determination and the dignity of the human spirit.
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September 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Jobs Plus program develops locally-based, job-driven approaches that increase earnings and advance employment outcomes through work readiness, employer linkages, job placement, educational advancement, technology skills, and financial literacy for residents of public housing.
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September 10, 2020
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The mission of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is to impact the lifesaving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their communities. This is accomplished by providing lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools to first responders and public safety organizations.
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September 4, 2020
GovLoop
Talking about race and taking deliberate actions around race can be awkward and confusing. But you’re not alone, and you don’t need to figure it out alone. Here are five resources from GovLoop to help.
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September 3, 2020
Society for Human Resource Management
The diversity, equity and inclusion function deals with the qualities, experiences and work styles that make individuals unique as well as how organizations can leverage those qualities in support of business objectives. Studies show that teams or organizations made up of individuals with a diverse mix of qualities, experiences and work styles tend to have available a richer set of ideas, perspectives and approaches to a business issue.
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September 3, 2020
Society for Human Resource Management
We all have a part to play in undoing institutional bias. When leaders communicate the why, align new anti-bias initiatives with the organization's strategic priorities, and do the tough work of identifying and fixing barriers within their organization, they're more likely to get buy-in from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
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As a result of Governor Kemp’s Public Health Emergency Declaration, certain local governments and authorities have extensions on reporting requirements.
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