September 25, 2024
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.
Full Story
September 22, 2024
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.
Public Square
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.
Cities Connect
September 12, 2024
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.
September 9, 2024
The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state
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.
August 28, 2024
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.
August 14, 2024
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.
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.
August 6, 2024
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.
July 29, 2024
The National League of Cities recently released it's 2024 State of the Cities report. Key themes this year include economic development, infrastructure, housing, public safety, and health services, reflecting the top priorities and concerns of both residents and mayors.