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Get to Know Your RMEBS Field Representatives
Georgia’s cities rely on trusted partners to help protect their employees today while also preparing them for tomorrow. Through the Risk Management Employee Benefit Services (RMEBS), field representatives work directly with local governments to provide hands-on support in two critical areas: loss prevention and retirement planning.
16 Georgia Communities Awarded $34.3 million for Drinking Water Projects
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has awarded $34,330,000 in grant funding to 16 communities through several federal programs to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and address PFAS and other emerging contaminants.
Two Cities Among Recipients of $33.2 Million in Conservation Grants
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has selected 14 projects to receive funding through its Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, committing $33.2 million to conservation and outdoor recreation efforts across the state. Two of the awards, totaling $5 million, will go directly to city governments.
Viewpoints
Partnership, Not Preemption: The Real Path to More Housing in Georgia
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson pushes back on the argument that local zoning is to blame for the state's housing affordability problem — and makes the case for partnership over preemption.
Cities United Means Shaping Georgia’s Future Together
"A new year is a good time to recommit to serving our communities with dedication and passion. For Georgia’s city leaders, it is also a reminder of the responsibility we share to serve our communities with vision, integrity, and an eye toward the future."
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q1—January Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Advocacy & Stewardship
- Cities United Means Shaping Georgia's Future Together
- 2026 Legislative Session Preview
- A Legacy of Service
- And More…
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