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In this episode of Cities Connect, Stan Deese, GMA’s Director of Risk Management Services, provides a brief update on recent efforts related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Then, Wes Horne, Director of Georgia’s Office of Public Safety Support (OPSS) shares information on OPSS, which was established to provide resources to first responders dealing with the psychological trauma that is often part of their daily duties.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Brittany Standifer, Community Engagement Program Manager at UGA’s Archway Partnership, discusses ways cities can help build connected, resilient communities.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray, leads a panel that discusses the benefits and costs of rubber-modified asphalt, the Georgia DOT-approved specification for rubber-modified asphalt and successful Georgia projects, and more.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Danny Bivins with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government discusses the Downtown Renaissance Strategic Visioning and Planning process (RSVP) and how it helps local governments and community partners prioritize top downtown issues and work to establish a consensus around what must be achieved in the short and long-term.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Jansen Head, General Counsel at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission discusses state laws and regulations of the medical cannabis industry.
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Since 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association has been dedicated to helping and supporting Georgia’s cities. Learn more about GMA’s history, accomplishments and future plans in this video.
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This webinar reviews the DOAA Audit and Reporting Requirements and provides resources for cities.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Freddie Boome, GMA’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, discusses Leading with Emotional Intelligence.
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After many cities modernize their technology, they end up asking, “Why did we wait so long?” The financial and productivity ripple effects are often so immediate and startling that it's like getting a positive boost of energy and morale.
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July 25, 2023
Elarbee Thompson’s Public Sector Practice Group
Local government employers in Georgia need to be aware of two new laws that will directly and indirectly affect their personnel practices going forward.
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July 17, 2023
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Motivated by concerns over housing affordability and climate change, big cities and small towns are eliminating parking requirements. The reform has just begun—especially in the suburbs.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA’s General Counsel, and Ryan Bowersox, Assistant General Counsel, provide an overview of recent changes in Georgia law that impact municipal governments.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Claire Chan, Senior Research Analyst at GMA, discusses newly updated GMA Data Tools – a suite of web-based tools to search, compare and analyze data for any of Georgia’s 537 municipalities, from Abbeville to Zebulon.
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July 1, 2023
Mission Square Research Institute
The 2023 survey shows that state and local governments continue to face severe labor shortages and are deploying new strategies to attract and retain public service workers.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Amanda Willis with the Georgia Rural Water Association discusses what is included in the Service Line Inventory, associated costs and funding as well as the public health component is of most importance.
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