GMA Headlines
July 23, 2024
Logan C. Ritchie, Rough Draft Atlanta
Entertainment districts are transforming city streets into vibrant hubs of social activity, blending live music, local art, and dynamic dining experiences.
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We are pleased to inform our members that our federal and state advocacy efforts will be reimagined and enhanced by a new departmental structure.
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The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) recently announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants. Among the recipients, the cities of Chamblee, Savannah, and Toccoa, along with the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, each received an $8,000 grant.
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This guide offers a comprehensive list of common, seasonal, and rare disasters and their potential impact on cities. It includes a checklist to help cities quickly recover from any disaster and emphasizes defining a disaster by its impact rather than its nature.
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At the annual meeting of the membership of the GMEBS/WCSIF/GIRMA/DC programs that took place at the 2024 Annual Convention in Savannah, several trustees were elected to serve on the boards for four-year terms which began on July 1, 2024.
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The Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its 2024 Georgia Infrastructure Report Card, grading the state's infrastructure at a C+.
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Six Georgia cities and one county have been awarded over $29 million in federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants.
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From June 21-25, 2024, city leaders throughout the state imagined the possible at GMA’s Annual Convention. The event was packed with informative training classes, engaging speakers, well-deserved awards and so much more.
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Four Georgia city leaders were inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on Monday, June 24.
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The Georgia City Foundation announced the recipients of its Renaissance, Starr and Legacy Partner awards during the GMA Annual Convention in Savannah on Monday, June 24. These awards recognize long-term commitment and partnership in downtown redevelopment and community enhancement, recognizing the significant contributions of the recipients over the years.
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Seventeen cities and four organizations were recognized as a City of Civility and an Organization of Civility, respectively, by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and its nonprofit Georgia City Solutions during its annual convention in Savannah on Monday, June 24.
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Stockbridge City Clerk Vanessa Holiday was recognized as the 2024 Clerk of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association at the Georgia Municipal Association annual convention in Savannah on Monday, June 24.
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The cities of Mableton and Alapaha were recognized as Certified Cities of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during its 2024 Annual Convention in Savannah. This designation highlights the cities' commitment to ethical governance and adherence to a high standard of conduct.
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The Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the GMA Annual Conference on Monday, June 24. The Georgia Reads Campaign aims to raise awareness about the need to improve reading skills in all age groups, encourage activities to increase literacy rates and recognize community partnerships that are actively contributing to a more literate Georgia.
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Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of GMA during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23.
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June 23, 2024
Fred Perriman, GMA President
"As we move forward, let us remember that the possibilities we imagine are only as real as the actions we take to achieve them. It is our responsibility to develop plans, to work together, and to remain steadfast in our commitment to our communities."
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When Javier Molina, a Kennesaw State honors student, first agreed to work on a Local Government Practicum project with the City of Porterdale last December, he probably did not quite know what he was in for. Five months later, Javier has immersed himself in the “Historic Mill Village” of just over 1880 residents and taken on the assignment of inventorying and developing recommendations to help strengthen Porterdale’s Historic District.
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Gov. Brian Kemp recently announced the recipients of the fourth round of grants from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. The initiative awarded more than $10.3 million in grants to four cities and one development authority, aiming to enhance rural workforce housing and address housing needs in these areas.
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The Know Before You Go webinar previews the plans for GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah, including program and session highlights, the Municipal Marketplace exhibitors, a new interactive scavenger hunt, and travel preparations such as what to pack and how to get around Savannah.
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In this episode, Robert Dell-Ross, Engineering Project Manager with the city of Milton, discusses how the city turned around their unsuccessful grant application to ultimately win $1 million in funding from the US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All ("SS4A") program. Following Rob’s presentation, we hear from the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA), which is celebrating 25 years of supporting Georgia's downtowns.
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Discover the power of connection with the new GACities app! Designed to enhance your engagement with GMA, the new GACities app allows users to view their training transcript, receive news and updates, view events, and access GMA's online communities.
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The Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative (MACWI) was an eight-month program designed for city leaders to expand their knowledge of well-being topics and use data to inform policy development. MACWI was created through a partnership between the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI), the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), Georgia City Solutions (GCS), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health.
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June 10, 2024
Metro-Atlanta City Wellbeing Initiative
Throughout the Metro-Atlanta City Wellbeing Initiative, East Point used data to continue to address food insecurity. For five years now, East Point has run the Healthy Point Initiative, which promotes the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle over a 90-day period each year.
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June 10, 2024
Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative
Throughout the Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, Decatur participants focused on promoting wellbeing by increasing access to physical activities and social opportunities for adults aged 19-64 and those 65 and older. Additionally, Decatur participants utilized data from their fire department to identify areas needing fall interventions based on the frequency of fall-related emergency calls.
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June 10, 2024
Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative
Throughout the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, the city of College Park focused on addressing food insecurity. Participants in College Park recognized the importance of visualizing the impact of food insecurity by identifying the presence of food deserts.
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June 10, 2024
Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative
In this video, Chamblee city staff discuss the connection between community well-being and art. Participants provide examples and plans demonstrating how their Parks and Recreation department incorporates the arts within public spaces, emphasizing the importance of public spaces and art in enhancing community wellbeing.
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June 10, 2024
Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative
Throughout the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, the City of Atlanta utilized data to create an action plan aimed at addressing youth violence by improving access to essential needs for community members. To achieve this, the city partnered with The DEN at Jean Childs Young Middle School in Atlanta.
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The State Ethics Commission requires elected public officials and candidates for public office to submit annual personal financial disclosure reports. Additionally, they must submit campaign contribution reports, though reporting requirements vary based on the amount of contributions and expenses.
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June 1, 2024
Sarah Baxter
A new workshop from Georgia Cities Solutions (GCS) brings city, county, community, and business leaders together to have conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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