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Blairsville and Rome Join Statewide Economic Placemaking Program
The Georgia Cities Foundation has named Blairsville and Rome to the 2026 Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative. The two-year program helps cities strengthen downtowns through leadership development, partnerships, and placemaking strategies.
Advocates for Georgia's Cities: Meet the Georgia Municipal Association's Governmental Relations Team
The Governmental Relations team serves as the primary connection between GMA and state and local policymakers, advocating for the interests of Georgia’s cities and communities. Through strategic engagement and collaboration with local leaders, the team ensures municipal voices are heard at every level of government.
A Legacy of Service: Honoring 48 Years of Leadership and Dedication to the Georgia Municipal Association
GMA reflects on Deputy Director Bill Thornton's career of 48 years defined not only by longevity, but by service, mentorship, and a lasting impact on local government statewide.
Viewpoints
Loving Our Cities: Why It Matters Now
"If we want stronger communities, healthier civic life, and a more prosperous state, we need to recover the idea that cities aren’t just places we live; they’re places we love."
Looking Up
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson reflects on how “looking up” — both literally and figuratively — inspires perspective, optimism, and progress in Georgia’s cities, as communities address housing, drive economic growth, and turn challenges into opportunities through positive leadership and collaboration.
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q4—October Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
- Looking Up
- Making Tourism Georgia’s Top Industry: A Legislative Outlook
- Reducing Accidents, Reducing Premiums
- And More…
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