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October 12, 2016
Robert Reed, Southface
Towns and cities today face challenges that are new, variable and driving innovation. Air and water quality, transit connectivity and competitiveness in the new global economy are all compounded by increased global population and pressure on town infrastructure and services.
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I’ve often made the observation that the Good Lord gave most of us two eyes, two ears and one mouth which says to me that we should probably consider spending two thirds of our time watching and listening and a third of it talking.
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October 11, 2016
Peggy Merriss - City Manager, Decatur
Economic sustainability provides residents, business owners, taxpayers and financial markets with confidence in a city’s vitality and financial position.
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Over time, information security laws only grow stronger. As information technology continues to mature, expectations grow higher that cities will protect its data. When data loss occurs or sensitive information is stolen, the financial and legal repercussions (along with the public outrage) may increase.
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September 19, 2016
Gale Gay
In the 1900s textile mills were a vital part of the Georgia economy. Now, some of these former industrial spaces—many of which have sat vacant for decades—are finding new lives as entertainment and trendy commerce spaces drawing new audiences including tourists.
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After a million requests for a list of products manufactured in Georgia, Jason Moss, CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, now has solutions to please both general consumers and manufacturers. And he offers a challenge.
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Amanda Newcomb is out of money. Because of that, she is unable to regularly feed her dog, Juno. Her neighbor, apparently following Juno’s plight, calls the Oregon Humane Society, and so begins the saga.
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From August 11-12, GMA in partnership with ACCG held its 2nd Annual Government Communicators Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
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In August, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia-produced feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $7 billion during fiscal year 2016. The 245 feature film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.02 billion in direct spending in the state.
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Georgia's cities are home to several unique museums ranging from the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum in Leslie to the Lunch Box Museum in Columbus.
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September 12, 2016
Mike Worley
Hunters and anglers in Georgia spend a lot of money every year in supplies and equipment to hone their craft and bring home a worthy catch, and their impact sometimes goes unnoticed in public discourse. However, the effect on Georgia’s economy and communities is substantial.
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Whether it’s in business, government or any other profession, leading through artistic sensibilities may not seem a common route to choose, but it undoubtedly can lead to the creation of organizations and institutions that will simply stand the test of time while continuing to have a positive impact long after our season of leading them has drawn to a close.
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September 9, 2016
Elisha Harig-Blaine, Principal Associate for Housing - National League of Cities
Cities are now five years into a demographic change that will impact nearly every family in America from now until well beyond 2030. In the face of this change, how can city leaders meet the challenge of connecting available resources to the elderly?
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While it’s normal for high school students to get jobs working in fast food or in retail stores to earn extra money while in school, very few high schoolers have jobs that could lead to stable, long-lasting careers in public service.
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According to Robert S. Stering's 2004 Police Officer's Handbook, a roll call is a briefing "where supervisors take attendance, inspect uniform and equipment, inform the oncoming shift of any outstanding incidents that may have occurred, inform officers of suspects to be looking out for, relate any law or procedural changes, and so on." While roll calls are a very common occurence in police departments around the state, the city of Fort Valley is taking the roll call to the community.
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