Viewpoints

GMA's Viewpoints are a grouping of opinion pieces from the GMA magazine, speeches and other editorials.

Gov. Kemp's 2021 State of the State Address

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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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GMA Cares Because Cities Are Essential

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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

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Words Matter: Setting the Tone for Political Discourse

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October 12, 2020

By Vince Williams, GMA President

I believe city officials can, and should, set the standard for political discourse for others to follow.

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The Future of Our Cities Requires a New Kind of Investment

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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.

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Gov. Kemp's 2020 State of the State Address

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January 17, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp

Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address delivered on January 16, 2020.

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Economic Development: A Part of the GMA Mission

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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

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Take Time to Reflect on the Value of Georgia’s Cities

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December 6, 2019

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

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The Next Urban Comeback

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October 28, 2019

Otis White, President, Civic Strategies, Inc.

With downtowns reviving, the next challenge for cities will be to turn around declining neighborhoods. The playbook hasn’t been written yet, but we know who will be its authors: the residents.

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Georgia’s First Lady Asks For Cities’ Help To End Human Trafficking

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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

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