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January 14, 2021
Gov. Brian Kemp
Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 14, 2021.
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October 12, 2020
By Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
"As we navigate through these unprecedented times, I continue to be so impressed by the leadership and dedication of our city officials". - Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
By Vince Williams, GMA President
I believe city officials can, and should, set the standard for political discourse for others to follow.
July 2, 2020
Vince Williams, GMA President
It is a time for each of us to invest ourselves, our integrity and our resolve to confront the ugly legacy of systemic racism and inequity in our communities.
January 17, 2020
Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 16, 2020.
December 6, 2019
Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director
"While Georgia’s 538 cities comprise only 9.2 percent of the state’s land area, they provide 68 percent of the state’s jobs. In fact, 91.6 percent of the gross domestic product in the state of Georgia is derived from cities." - Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA
Dublin Mayor Phil Best, GMA President
As the 1980s icon and philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Dublin Mayor Phil Best, GMA President
October 8, 2019
"The criminal enterprise behind this national operation is strong, well-funded and organized. Awareness and education are key in combating this evil." – Marty Kemp, First Lady of Georgia