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Human Resources & Workplace Culture | Workforce Development
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Lyons Joins Georgia Recovery-Ready Workplace Initiative

August 06, 2026
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.
Ethics & Transparency
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Ethics Commission Shares Guidance on New PeachFile E-Filing Requirements

July 23, 2026
City officials should prepare for upcoming ethics filing changes by registering for PeachFile, understanding new filing requirements, and taking advantage of available training.
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Municipal Wage & Salary Navigator

Use this tool to benchmark compensation rates across Georgia cities. Filter by job title, DCA district (region), population size, and administrative category. Data sourced from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) annual Wage & Salary Survey.
Ethics & Transparency | Public Relations, Communications & Branding | Social Media
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Social Media and Public Officials

July 18, 2026
Social media has become an everyday tool for city officials to share updates, highlight events, and respond to residents. But recent court decisions make clear that this convenience comes with legal risk. And that personal accounts can, under certain circumstances, be treated as an official government forum subject to First Amendment protections.
Economic Development | Housing | Infrastructure
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NLC Releases State of the Cities 2026 Report

July 13, 2026
According to the National League of Cities' 13th annual State of the Cities report, local governments across the country are navigating real pressures this year, from economic uncertainty to infrastructure needs, housing shortages, and rising public health and safety concerns.