News Updates

Get to Know Your RMEBS Field Representatives
March 31, 2026
Georgia’s cities rely on trusted partners to help protect their employees today while also preparing them for tomorrow. Through the Risk Management Employee Benefit Services (RMEBS), field representatives work directly with local governments to provide hands-on support in two critical areas: loss prevention and retirement planning.

16 Georgia Communities Awarded $34.3 million for Drinking Water Projects
March 20, 2026
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has awarded $34,330,000 in grant funding to 16 communities through several federal programs to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and address PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

Two Cities Among Recipients of $33.2 Million in Conservation Grants
March 18, 2026
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has selected 14 projects to receive funding through its Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, committing $33.2 million to conservation and outdoor recreation efforts across the state. Two of the awards, totaling $5 million, will go directly to city governments.

Georgia Supreme Court Restores Clarity for Municipal Liability Standards
The Georgia Supreme Court has vacated the Court of Appeals decision in City of Milton v. Chang and remanded, clarifying legal standards governing municipal liability for public rights-of-way. This ruling preserves the commonsense distinction between roadways intended for ordinary use of travel and adjacent areas within the right-of-way.
GeorgiaForward Announces New Young Gamechangers Cohort
March 12, 2026
GeorgiaForward has announced the newest class of participants for its nationally recognized Young Gamechangers program, continuing a tradition of cultivating Georgia’s next generation of civic and community leaders.