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Cities Connect: Explore Georgia

Cities Connect

September 12, 2024

In this episode, representatives from Explore Georgia, the state’s official tourism website, share how cities can expand the visibility and reach of their local events to audiences throughout the state. 

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Cities Connect: Recycling Glass with Arglass

Cities Connect

August 14, 2024

In this episode, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and Ron Holmes of Arglass discuss a recent statewide glass recycling contest for schools that they sponsored. 

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Georgia Cities Leverage Smart Technology

August 13, 2024

Aileen Harris, GMA

With cutting-edge technology and community-driven solutions, Georgia's cities are redefining what it means to be smart.

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Quick Guide: Homeowners Tax Relief Grant

August 6, 2024

In 2023, Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 18 into law, providing $950 million in property tax relief to homeowners by reducing the assessed value of qualified homesteaded properties in Georgia by up to $18,000. GMA and the Georgia Department of Revenue have prepared this one-page guide with instructions on how your city can claim its credit from DOR.

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NLC Releases State of the Cities Report

July 29, 2024

The National League of Cities recently released it's 2024 State of the Cities report.  Key themes this year include economic development, infrastructure, housing, public safety, and health services, reflecting the top priorities and concerns of both residents and mayors.

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Entertainment Districts a "Social Experiment" for Cities

July 23, 2024

Logan C. Ritchie, Rough Draft Atlanta

Entertainment districts are transforming city streets into vibrant hubs of social activity, blending live music, local art, and dynamic dining experiences.

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An IT Disaster Recovery Blueprint for Municipal Leaders

July 12, 2024

VC3

This guide offers a comprehensive list of common, seasonal, and rare disasters and their potential impact on cities. It includes a checklist to help cities quickly recover from any disaster and emphasizes defining a disaster by its impact rather than its nature.

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2024 Infrastructure Report Card: Georgia Gets a C+

July 9, 2024

The Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its 2024 Georgia Infrastructure Report Card, grading the state's infrastructure at a C+.

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Cities Connect: US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All and the Georgia Downtown Association

Cities Connect

June 13, 2024

In this episode, Robert Dell-Ross, Engineering Project Manager with the city of Milton, discusses how the city turned around their unsuccessful grant application to ultimately win $1 million in funding from the US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All ("SS4A") program. Following Rob’s presentation, we hear from the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA), which is celebrating 25 years of supporting Georgia's downtowns.

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Metro-Atlanta Wellbeing Initiative

June 10, 2024

The Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative (MACWI) was an eight-month program designed for city leaders to expand their knowledge of well-being topics and use data to inform policy development. MACWI was created through a partnership between the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI), the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), Georgia City Solutions (GCS), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health.

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Using Data to Drive Policy Making in East Point

June 10, 2024

Metro-Atlanta City Wellbeing Initiative

Throughout the Metro-Atlanta City Wellbeing Initiative, East Point used data to continue to address food insecurity. For five years now, East Point has run the Healthy Point Initiative, which promotes the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle over a 90-day period each year.

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Using Data to Pinpoint Wellbeing Needs in Decatur

June 10, 2024

Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative

Throughout the Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, Decatur participants focused on promoting wellbeing by increasing access to physical activities and social opportunities for adults aged 19-64 and those 65 and older. Additionally, Decatur participants utilized data from their fire department to identify areas needing fall interventions based on the frequency of fall-related emergency calls.

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Addressing Food Insecurity in College Park

June 10, 2024

Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative

Throughout the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, the city of College Park focused on addressing food insecurity. Participants in College Park recognized the importance of visualizing the impact of food insecurity by identifying the presence of food deserts.

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Community Wellbeing and Art in Chamblee

June 10, 2024

Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative

In this video, Chamblee city staff discuss the connection between community well-being and art. Participants provide examples and plans demonstrating how their Parks and Recreation department incorporates the arts within public spaces, emphasizing the importance of public spaces and art in enhancing community wellbeing.

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The DEN: A Hub for Essential Wraparound Services in Atlanta

June 10, 2024

Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative

Throughout the Metro-Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative, the City of Atlanta utilized data to create an action plan aimed at addressing youth violence by improving access to essential needs for community members. To achieve this, the city partnered with The DEN at Jean Childs Young Middle School in Atlanta.

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