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Cities Connect: Broadband Permitting: Best Practices and More

Cities Connect

October 19, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Becky Taylor, GMA's Director, Federal Relations and Research, hosts a panel discussion designed to help city officials better understand the differences between federal, state and local permitting processes for broadband providers, along with what can be controled at the local level.

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Cities Connect: Financial Assistance Programs through GEFA

Cities Connect

October 12, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, GEFA Executive Director, Hunter Hill, leads a discussion focused on two GEFA funding programs that are available to assist cities. Following Executive Director Hill, Leah Lord and Lisa Golphin of the GEFA staff presents information on the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program and Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

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GEPC Plenary: Creating Culture in Marginalized Communities through Placemaking

October 2, 2023

Watch the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative Plenary: Creating Culture in Marginalized Communities through Placemaking presetnation. 

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Cities Connect: Funding Through the OneGeorgia Authority

Cities Connect

September 28, 2023

In this episode, Gina Webb, Director of the OneGeorgia Authority, provides an overview of available funding, including through the new Rural Workforce Housing Initiative that was set up to address critical statewide housing and workforce needs.

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Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials

Cities Connect

September 21, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA General Counsel, provides a high-level overview of the answers to these questions and basic legal knowledge of why ethics are so important for Georgia city officials, both elected and appointed.

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Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community

September 13, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Craig Dominey, the Senior Film Location Specialist for the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, provides a general overview of the film industry in Georgia and shares information about the tools the Georgia Film Office offers to better promote your communities to Hollywood decision-makers. 

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The Infrastructure of Community

Public Square

September 12, 2023

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Porches and sidewalks are often ignored or dismissed, but they have important roles in building community.

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Cities Connect: Helping First Responders Manage Traumatic Events

Cities Connect

September 7, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Stan Deese, GMA’s Director of Risk Management Services, provides a brief update on recent efforts related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Then, Wes Horne, Director of Georgia’s Office of Public Safety Support (OPSS) shares information on OPSS, which was established to provide resources to first responders dealing with the psychological trauma that is often part of their daily duties.

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Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities

Cities Connect

August 30, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Brittany Standifer, Community Engagement Program Manager at UGA’s Archway Partnership, discusses ways cities can help build connected, resilient communities.

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Cities Connect: New EPD Grant: Tire Products

Cities Connect

August 24, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray, leads a panel that discusses the benefits and costs of rubber-modified asphalt, the Georgia DOT-approved specification for rubber-modified asphalt and successful Georgia projects, and more.

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Cities Connect: The Downtown RSVP Process and the Power of Visual Communication

Cities Connect

August 16, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Danny Bivins with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government discusses the Downtown Renaissance Strategic Visioning and Planning process (RSVP) and how it helps local governments and community partners prioritize top downtown issues and work to establish a consensus around what must be achieved in the short and long-term.

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Cities Connect: Laws and Regulations of Medical Cannabis in Georgia

Cities Connect

August 10, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Jansen Head, General Counsel at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission discusses state laws and regulations of the medical cannabis industry.

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For 90 Years, GMA Has Been Helping Georgia's Cities

August 8, 2023

Since 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association has been dedicated to helping and supporting Georgia’s cities. Learn more about GMA’s history, accomplishments and future plans in this video.

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DOAA Audit and Reporting Requirements

August 3, 2023

This webinar reviews the DOAA Audit and Reporting Requirements and provides resources for cities. 

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Cities Connect: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Cities Connect

August 3, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Freddie Boome, GMA’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, discusses Leading with Emotional Intelligence.

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