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October 18, 2024
Fred Perriman, GMA President
"The future of Georgia depends on the strength of its cities. It’s in our cities that innovation happens, where communities are built, and where the economic engine of our state is fueled."
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October 18, 2024
Larry Hanson, CEO and Executive Director
"GMA is working to support cities in their efforts to enhance public safety by advocating for good policies and offering a variety of programs that will continue to build leadership, improve safety standards, and mitigate risk."
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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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Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 11, 2024.
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January 13, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp
Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 13, 2022.
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December 3, 2021
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
" Decades from now, when historians document the major lessons learned, I believe that local governments and municipal officials in their hometowns will be recognized as true difference-makers who responded with extraordinary speed and innovation to save countless lives, preserve local economies and keep hope and faith alive, during the most difficult of times." - Larry Hanson,
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December 3, 2021
By Jim Thornton, GMA President
"Establishing trust is hard work, but it is critical to everything we do as leaders in our cities." - Jim Thornton, GMA President
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October 6, 2021
By Donovan Rypkema, Principal, Place Economics
Preferences on where to live are changing. Early in the pandemic, there were news stories claiming an exodus from cities into less dense areas. As of today, that pattern seems to have been largely exaggerated.
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October 6, 2021
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
Through this time, one common ingredient is that city leaders have stepped up courageously to be voices of stability, encouragement and hope for the citizens they serve.
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October 6, 2021
By Jim Thornton, GMA President
While serving as mayor or as a city councilmember is mostly a thankless job, it does have an upside. As we ride around or walk through our cities, we can point to things that are good, and things that are getting better, and projects that are happening, at least in part because of our work.
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August 10, 2021
By: Youth Commissioned by The National League Of Cities: J. Bethea, A. Campos, A. Martinez, J. Snipe
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 are arrested and jailed at higher rates than other age ranges, representing only 9.5% of the U.S. population, yet accounting for 23% of all arrests. We are frequently portrayed as violent or irresponsible by the media and, by the many systems that overwhelmingly fail us.
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August 10, 2021
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
When we think of partnerships, we must think not just of those in our immediate surroundings, but all those around us that can be force multipliers to help us achieve our goals.
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August 10, 2021
By Jim Thornton, GMA President
The future of Georgia and of our cities is bright, and much of the credit for the optimism we share is due to the leadership of Georgia’s mayors, councilmembers and city officials.
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June 4, 2021
By George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director for the Trust for Public Land and Commissioner
"Early in the pandemic, it became clear that the outdoors was the safest place to exercise, play and interact with friends and family. In fact, green spaces have seen record usage over the last year. One year into the pandemic, all signs indicate they will stay that way." - George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director for the Trust for Public Land and Commissioner, City of Decatur
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June 4, 2021
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
"The journey to success may be long, but the intentionality of planning will ensure we take the right road to reach a destination of accomplishment, as opposed to our destination being “somewhere” or “anywhere.” - Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
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