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Leadership and the Only Power that Really Matters

Leadership Focus

August 10, 2018

Deke Copenhaver

It is my firm belief through watching and learning from the great leaders I’ve come in contact with that they all have in common one simple trait: they didn’t focus on seeking power but rather to empower those around them. For me the only real power that matters for transformational leaders is the power to inspire.

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Municipal Incorporation: Requirements under Georgia Law

August 7, 2018

Becoming an incorporated entity has numerous advantages but also carries various responsibilities.

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Episode 16: Mayor Ames Barnett - City of Washington

July 30, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale travels to the small town of Washington, GA to talk with Mayor Ames Barnett. The mayors discuss Mayor Barnett’s decision to come home to Washington when he could have gone anywhere and how he views the responsibilities of local government officials.

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Cybercrime Now at $1.5 Trillion Each Year, And Why That Should Concern Cities

CitySmart by VC3

July 26, 2018

Sylvia Sarofim, Network Infrastructure Consultant

Cybercriminals are not playing games. Cybercrime is now a $1.5 trillion criminal industry. They are after your money and data. The question is: Are you going to support their efforts with your weak security? Or will you invest in the right security to encourage them to pass you over?

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The Press + The Public Sector + The Private Sector = The Power to Transform

Leadership Focus

July 16, 2018

Deke Copenhaver

It is my firm belief that transformational change within cities can best be achieved with a renewed focus on enlightened self-interest at all levels. When the private sector sets a vision which is subsequently supported by the public sector, great things can be achieved, creating an inertia which is hard for anyone, including the press, to ignore. In a world of often diminishing resources, our local business communities partnering with our local governments at a heightened level is the best possible scenario in order to truly fulfill the potential of any city.

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Episode 15: Mayor Clarence Lee “Mutt” Rhodes - City of Siloam

July 16, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale travels to the small town of Siloam, GA to talk with former Mayor and current City Councilmember Clarence Lee “Mutt” Rhodes. The 2 reflect on Mayor Rhodes long time in local government in the smallest town profile on the podcast so far. At age 91, Mayor Rhodes has some stories to share, including his trip to New York City to see the World’s Fair at age 12!

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Episode 14: Runoff Candidates for Georgia Lt. Governor - Workshop Episode

July 2, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale talks with the 2 remaining candidates for the Republican nomination for Georgia Lt Governor, Rep. Geoff Duncan and Senator David Shafer.

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How to Create Effective Cybersecurity Training for Cities

CitySmart by VC3

June 28, 2018

Nathan Eisner, COO, Sophicity

Today, training employees about cybersecurity is more important than ever. Cities are targets for hackers and criminals who use ransomware, malware, viruses, and other cyberattack tools to harm city operations, networks, and data. Hackers use techniques that trick employees into handing over access to your systems—and criminals know that people can be the weakest link in your security. 

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Episode 13: Runoff Candidates for Georgia Governor - Workshop Episode

June 27, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale talks with the 2 remaining candidates for the Republican nomination for Georgia Governor, Lt Governor Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp. Mayor Matt also gets his first interview with Democratic Nominee for Governor, Stacey Abrams.

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Episode 12: Mayor Glenn Wright - City of Greensboro

June 18, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale sits down with Mayor Glenn Wright of Greensboro. The 2 discuss how Mayor Wright got into local government and why he’s looking for opposition. Also discussed are the shift in representation since Mayor Wright first joined the Greensboro City Council many years ago. We also talk with Cynthia Smith from the Greensboro Business Association about how they have built up their downtown and keep things going strong in a small town.

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Webinar Series Helps Cities with Redevelopment

Webinar Series Helps Cities with Redevelopment

June 15, 2018

The Cornerstone Webinar Series from the Center For Community Progress is a FREE monthly lunchtime webinar series that equips participants with the building blocks to understand and solve tough challenges related to property vacancy, abandonment, and deterioration. Webinars take place from 12:00-1:00pm EST on the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Leadership Lessons: Mentoring and Passing the Baton

Leadership Focus

June 14, 2018

Deke Copenhaver

Fostering new leadership through the mentoring process isn’t just some warm fuzzy idea, it’s a key principle in ensuring that our work places and the places we call home are able to recruit and retain the lifeblood of the best and brightest young minds.

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Blight Remediation in the Southeast

Blight Remediation in the Southeast

June 7, 2018

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Blight is a critical  issue in many U.S. cities, as economic shifts in the past few decades have changed neighborhoods. This paper, Blight Remediation in the Southeast: Local Approaches to Design and Implementation, describes several findings and lessons learned in terms of regional blight remediation efforts in New Orleans and Macon. 

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Episode 11: Chief Craig Tully - City of Colquitt

June 4, 2018

Ocilla Mayor Matt Seale

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale talks with City of Colquitt Fire Chief Craig Tully. The two discuss Chief Tully’s 40 year career in fire service, building up an all volunteer fire department in a small town, and the artistic and vibrant small town of Colquitt, GA.

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5 Ways That Cities Can Battle Back Against Phishing

CitySmart by VC3

May 25, 2018

Brandon Bell, Network Infrastructure Consultant

As information technology evolves and various tools and systems improve, why are there so many successful cyberattacks on cities? One big risk is people.

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