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Artificial intelligence should save Georgia cities time, earn residents' trust, and eventually disappear into the background. Those were the answers three city elected officials gave Friday, Aug. 14, during a panel discussion on how local government is putting the technology to work.

Homeownership in Georgia has fallen from 72% in 2002 to about 64% today, and businesses say the housing shortage is hurting their ability to hire. A new guide gives cities a step-by-step approach to building housing strategies that work, grounded in real examples from communities across the state.

Recent cyber incidents affecting water and wastewater systems in Georgia and across the country underscore the importance of cybersecurity preparedness for essential public services. Municipal leaders can explore GMA’s updated cybersecurity resources for practical guidance to help protect city systems, data and services.

The Partnership for Innovation (PIN) Community Investments Program connects Georgia cities with university expertise and innovative solutions to address local infrastructure and community challenges.

The City of Lyons is the only city in the state to be selected to join the Georgia Recovery-Ready Workplace Initiative (GROW), which works to expand employment opportunities for individuals in recovery and build supportive, stigma-free workplaces that address addiction and promote overall wellbeing.