GMA Headlines
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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House Bill 581, passed during the 2024 legislative session and signed by Governor Kemp, introduces key changes that will impact local government revenue. This FAQ document offers an overview of the bill’s major components, addressing the implications for local governments and the decisions they need to make in the coming months.
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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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October 2, 2024
Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, NewTown Macon
NewTown Macon’s BID Ambassadors and Hype Team have improved public safety and perception in downtown Macon by maintaining cleanliness, enhancing security, and promoting positive experiences, making the area more welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
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October 2, 2024
Aileen Harris, Deputy Director, Training, GMA
Georgia cities use data-driven Community Risk Reduction (CRR) programs to address unique public safety risks, from large-scale disasters to everyday incidents, through strategies like education, enforcement, and collaboration between local departments.
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Waycross Police Department Chief Tommy Cox discussed strategies for emergency preparedness, safety, youth engagement, and integrating technology in public safety.
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Camilla Fire Chief Jamie Sullivan discusses strategies for emergency preparedness, fire safety, youth engagement, and integrating technology in public safety.
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In a major step towards bridging the digital divide, Georgia has secured $1.3 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion, presenting an unprecedented opportunity to provide every Georgian with reliable and affordable broadband.
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Due to the forecast of severe weather, the GMA Fall Training Event scheduled for September 26-27, 2024, at Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons has been postponed.
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Brunswick and Chatham Co. were awarded more than $4.8 million Rural Workforce Housing Initiative grants for infrastructure development to support the development of 129 housing units.
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Public Square
September 22, 2024
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Founded on a solid design framework, the North Downtown Athens plan extends the city's heart with mixed-use, walkable, affordable development.
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In this episode, representatives from Explore Georgia, the state’s official tourism website, share how cities can expand the visibility and reach of their local events to audiences throughout the state.
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The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state
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September 6, 2024
September 2024 - Fifth Edition
This publication provides an overview of Georgia’s immigration laws affecting municipalities, focusing on legislative mandates from bills passed between 2006 and 2024. It also includes information from other relevant legislation to help explain the mandates placed on Georgia's municipalities. The guide is tailored for municipal compliance, with additional notes on county and consolidated governments.
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House Bill 581, passed in the 2024 legislative session, may bring significant updates to Georgia’s property and local sales tax systems—pending voter approval this November. GMA and ACCG are hosting a training series to help you navigate the potential changes HB 581 may bring.
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In this episode, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and Ron Holmes of Arglass discuss a recent statewide glass recycling contest for schools that they sponsored.
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August 13, 2024
Aileen Harris, GMA
With cutting-edge technology and community-driven solutions, Georgia's cities are redefining what it means to be smart.
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In 2023, Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 18 into law, providing $950 million in property tax relief to homeowners by reducing the assessed value of qualified homesteaded properties in Georgia by up to $18,000. GMA and the Georgia Department of Revenue have prepared this one-page guide with instructions on how your city can claim its credit from DOR.
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