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The American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund will deliver nearly $1.4 billion in funds directly to all cities in Georgia. This is the first time that every jurisdiction in the country, regardless of population size, has received a direct federal formula grant.
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In this November 16, 2021, EMBRACE webinar, Dr. Allison Padilla-Goodman, Vice President, Southern Division, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), discussed what a hate crime is, the importance of comprehensive hate crimes laws, data on hate crimes and the importance of reporting, who perpetrates hate crimes, and what can be done to address it in our communities.
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CitySmart by VC3
November 15, 2021
Joe Howland, Chief Information Security Officer, Sophicity
Compliance. One of those necessary operational activities that you know is working when nothing bad happens. When compliance doesn’t work, however, you open the door to significant risk.
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November 9, 2021
Alison Cline Earles, Senior Associate General Counsel CIPP/US, Georgia Municipal Association
This article is not legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. It reflects the author’s understanding of published treasury guidance as of October 28, 2021.
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Public Square
November 8, 2021
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Street trees have many benefits, but their climate impact is becoming more important all the time.
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In Oct. 2021, municipalities across the state participated in Georgia Cities Week through a variety of events, initiatives and proclamations. Watch this video to see how communities celebrated.
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The MWCA provides an opportunity for all citizens of Monroe to experience the arts including their beautiful garden with painted sidewalks, sculptures and fountain.
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During the August recess, city officials across the state had the opportunity to build relationships with Georgia’s U.S. Senators and share information about the local perspective on infrastructure needs and other topics.
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The Senate-passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), if signed into law, would make unprecedented federal investments in broadband infrastructure and technology.
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Georgia’s Cities spoke to GMA general counsel Rusi Patel on what cities can legally do in regard to COVID-19 mandates and policies.
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November 1, 2021
By Rusi Patel, GMA General Counsel
The past few years have been incredibly challenging for people across the country, including local government officials. The economic and public health challenges have caused the number of people who are in dire financial straits to blossom.
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November 1, 2021
By Nikki Perry
Listening may be the most important thing city leaders can do when planning for the future.
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“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today”—this famous quote is one to consider for city leaders looking to attract young workers, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
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As cities reopened and employees started returning to the office, two city managers almost 300 miles apart had the same vision of providing essential diversity, equity and inclusion training for their cities.
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Since 1991, GMA has worked with cities in Georgia to facilitate the purchase of real estate projects for a variety of project types including city halls, police/fire stations and public parks, theaters and greenspaces among others.
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