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During this webinar on May 26, 2021, GMA provided the latest updates on Treasury guidance for the ARPA Local Fiscal Relief Fund. This was open to all elected and appointed city officials, and if you missed it, you can watch it here.
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May 25, 2021
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA announces the release of three Local Government Solutions Guides for COVID-19 and Beyond (Local Solutions Guides). The intention of these guides is to provide background on the various solutions communities are pursuing to provide local government services in the face of COVID-19 related budget shortfalls and public health considerations. The guides cover the topics of adaptive design, grants management capacity, and alternative public service solutions. They offer general guidance and link to resources to provide readers an opportunity to dive further into solutions that best suit their community.
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Today's youth face a litany of challenges on their way to adulthood. In addition to peer pressure, kids also face mental health and disconnection challenges. The good news is that there are things adults can do to help – both individually and through organizations and programs – to address and alleviate these challenges.
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The pandemic and social unrest this past year exacerbated many existing inequities, including differences in health outcomes for Georgians. While cities are usually not direct healthcare providers, they can influence their residents’ quality of life in many ways.
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May 14, 2021
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia, is built around the idea that well-designed public space contributes to individual happiness and community well-being.
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What can your town or city do instead of waiting for the cavalry? Here are a few “do it yourself” cybersecurity best practices that can help you prevent ransomware and cyberattacks while keeping your costs and resource utilization low.
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GMA and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) offered this webinar on May 5, 2021, for city officials to explore the way that cities, schools, and summer learning programs can partner to plan for an impactful summer and combat COVID learning loss.
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While there is not yet formal guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department on final allocation amounts, information on when funds will be available and how they can be used, this webinar provided a “lay of the land” for city leaders and appointed officials to obtain an overview of the ARP and learn what actions you can take now to prepare for these resources.
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The Georgia Cities Foundation is currently accepting Nominations for the 2021 Renaissance and Starr Awards.
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April 22, 2021
Sara Baxter
Youth engagement programs can come in many shapes and sizes and are vital to youth development.
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The 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week is happening May 2-8!
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April 19, 2021
Nikki Perry
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the terms “sustainability” and “resiliency” have taken on renewed significance. Though Georgia’s changing weather patterns do not pose an immediate threat like the pandemic, the trend is a slow-brewing crisis that necessitates long-term changes for the state’s municipal governments.
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Ben Kaplan, CEO of TOP Worldwide, advises GMA members on how to message and use media to effectively promote the COVID-19 vaccine.
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