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• GMA Honors Eight Lawmakers as 2026 Champions of Georgia’s Cities

  News, November 09, 2026

• House Study Committee Hears Fire Fee Ruling, Vehicle Financing Proposal

  News, October 30, 2026

• DBHDD Commissioner Addresses GMA Board

  News, October 29, 2026

• Cities to Lawmakers: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

  Features, October 22, 2026

  Georgia city officials told the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding and Budgeting on October 21st that property tax changes need to fit very different local budgets and that state lawmakers should consider giving cities more tools instead of new limits.

• Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Chatham County Fire Fee

  News, October 19, 2026

• Georgia Municipal Association Golf Tournament to Support GeorgiaForward’s Work Across Georgia

  News, October 13, 2026

• Dudley, Tennille Receive GEFA Water Infrastructure Grants

  News, October 01, 2026

• The Future of Connected Communities Takes Partnership

  News, September 29, 2026

• DCA Awards $40.9 Million in CDBG Grant Funds

  News, September 09, 2026

• GMA Ranked No. 1 Top Business and Trade Association by JAMES Magazine

  News, September 08, 2026

• State Representative Victor Anderson Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities Award”

  News, September 03, 2026

• Six Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants

  News, August 20, 2026

• Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward

  Features, August 14, 2026

  Leadership often reveals itself in moments of action—when leaders step forward to solve problems, bring people together and create opportunities for others to succeed. Throughout her term as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has embraced that responsibility.

• Take GMA’s City Hall Selfie Challenge: Help Georgia Reclaim the Top Spot!

  Features, August 11, 2026

  City Hall Selfie Day returns today - August 11th, and GMA is challenging Georgia’s cities to help us reclaim the top spot for statewide participation! In 2025, Georgia tied with Alabama for the most City Hall Selfie Day posts in the nation. This year, we’re aiming to come out on top—and we need your help to make this happen.

• Cities Cite Rising Costs to House Study Committee

  News, July 28, 2026

• Georgia Local Leaders Recognized as Government Champions Through Local Gov250

  News, July 20, 2026

• Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones: A Legacy of Leadership

  News, July 20, 2026

• EPA Announces $14 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia

  News, July 07, 2026

• Young Harris Mayor Andrea Gibby Sworn in as President of GMA

  News, July 01, 2026

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  Features, June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Ten Cities Awarded State Transportation Grants and Loans

  News, June 24, 2026

• Two Georgia Cities Receive Rural Center Grants for Infrastructure, Redevelopment

  News, June 22, 2026

• Governor Expands Special Session Call to Include LHOST Legislation

  News, June 05, 2026

• The State of City Infrastructure

  Features, May 29, 2026

  Streets and roads, water systems, and sewer infrastructure are facing growing capital pressures in cities across the country, according to a new report from the National League of Cities. Georgia cities are feeling the same pressure, projecting $33 billion in capital needs over the next five years.

• Scholarships Open Doors for Municipal Leaders at Small Cities Conference

  News, May 27, 2026

• Web Accessibility Rule Listening Session for Small Cities

  News, May 20, 2026

• GMA Expands Support Services with New Employee Assistance Program

  News, May 14, 2026

• How Georgia Cities Are Tackling Housing

  Features, May 11, 2026

  Housing has been a growing focus for Georgia cities and for GMA particularly in recent years since the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic disruptions and displacements it caused. At the association's May Board of Directors meeting, staff outlined the organization's policy work and efforts to document what cities are doing on housing, and board members from six cities shared what's happening in their own communities.

• GMA, Realtors Take on Georgia's Housing Shortage

  Features, May 01, 2026

  Georgia is short roughly 60,000 housing units, and the debate over who's to blame has dragged on for years. At the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation Trustees Luncheon on April 16th, GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson and Brad Mock, CEO of the Georgia Association of Realtors, took on the issue by rejecting the easy answers.

• Get to Know Your RMEBS Field Representatives

  News, April 10, 2026

• Two Cities Among Recipients of $33.2 Million in Conservation Grants from DNR

  News, March 20, 2026

• Georgia Supreme Court Restores Clarity for Municipal Liability Standards

  News, March 16, 2026

• Renaissance and Starr Award Nominations Now Open

  News, February 26, 2026

• House Committee Examines House Bill 812, A Two Part Bill with Big Implications

  News, December 11, 2025

• GMA & ACCG Celebrate 10th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference

  News, November 03, 2025

• Eight Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants

  Features, October 01, 2025

  The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced that six Georgia municipalities and two counties will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $120,000 to support historic preservation activities in their communities.

• Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Milton Liability Appeal

  News, September 11, 2025

• FEMA Reform on the Table: How H.R. 4669 May Change Disaster Response

  News, September 05, 2025

• Why Georgia Stays on Top: GDEcD's Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next

  Features, September 03, 2025

  In a recent interview with Site Selection magazine, Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Misti Martin shared how the state’s strong partnerships, infrastructure investments, and business-first mindset continue to deliver.

• Next Generation 911: Advancing Emergency Communications at the Federal and State Level

  News, August 20, 2025

• Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is Today!

  Features, August 12, 2025

  City Hall Selfie Day turns 10 this year! Today - Tuesday, August 12th, cities across Georgia and the nation will once again join in a fun, light-hearted tradition that puts public service—and the people behind it—front and center.

• Bipartisan Housing Legislation Advances from U.S. Senate Committee

  News, August 08, 2025

• From Vision to Action: 2025 Young Gamechangers Embark on Athens-Clarke County

  Features, July 28, 2025

  GeorgiaForward kicked off its 2025 session of its Young Gamechangers program in Athens-Clarke County, welcoming 48 bright and driven young professionals from across the state. The cohort begins an eight-month journey aimed at tackling some of Athens-Clarke County’s most pressing challenges through fresh perspectives, collaboration, and civic innovation.

• COVID Death Benefits Available Through Georgia Indemnification Fund

  News, July 22, 2025

• Lynette Cook-Osborne Named 2025 Clerk of the Year

  News, June 27, 2025

• Fifty Georgia Cities & Organizations Recognized for Exemplary Civility and Ethical Governance

  News, June 26, 2025

• Four City Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame

  Features, June 25, 2025

  Four Georgia city leaders were inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame during GMA's 2025 Annual Convention in Savannah. The Hall of Fame recognizes city officials who have made extraordinary contributions to the cities they serve and have demonstrated strong support for GMA.

• Georgia Cities Foundation Honors Community Leaders at 2025 GMA Annual Convention

  News, June 24, 2025

• GECA Requests City Support for Next Gen 911 Survey

  News, June 12, 2025

• EPA Awards $2.6 Million to Revitalize Brownfield Sites in Georgia Cities

  News, June 02, 2025

• Empowered to Lead: 28 Local Georgia Leaders Complete Fall 2024 Municipal Leadership Program

  News, May 29, 2025

• Meeting Focuses on Georgia's Data Center Growth

  News, May 28, 2025

• Small but Mighty: 2025 Small Cities Conference Unites Georgia’s Local Leaders in Tifton

  Features, May 19, 2025

  Everything from changes in redevelopment to navigating budget constraints was on the table at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2025 Small Cities Conference, showcasing of what makes Georgia’s smallest cities “small but mighty.”

• Policy, Politics, and Perspective: A Look at Georgia’s Legislative and Political Landscape

  News, May 07, 2025

• PTSD Prevention and Support for Georgia First Responders

  News, April 04, 2025

• Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

  Features, March 14, 2025

  Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

• Crossover Day at the Capitol with GMA

  News, March 10, 2025

• 2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

  Features, March 06, 2025

  The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

• State and Local Leaders Celebrate Georgia Reads Day at the Capitol

  News, February 28, 2025

• Georgia Beverage Association Launches 'Made to Be Remade' Initiative

  News, February 13, 2025

• DCA Hosting Townhall Meetings to Determine Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funding

  News, February 13, 2025

• Nine Cities Honored with Visionary City Awards

  News, February 03, 2025

• Georgia Municipal Association Honors Commissioner Russell McMurry with State Government Service Award

  News, January 30, 2025

• Lights, Camera, Action! How Film Brings Prosperity to Georgia Communities

  News, December 18, 2024

• New Report Explores How AI Can Transform City Services

  News, November 21, 2024

• Bipartisan Task Force Releases Federal Housing Agenda

  News, November 07, 2024

• Cities Connect: The Power of Engaging Youth in City Initiatives

  News, October 11, 2024

• Overview of House Bill 581: Key Changes to Local Government Revenue

  News, October 04, 2024

• Georgia City Fire Departments Embrace Data-Driven Risk Reduction

  News, October 04, 2024

• From Small Town Roots to Big Aspirations: Meet Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Brooke Huckaby

  News, October 03, 2024

• Cities Connect: Explore Georgia

  News, September 16, 2024

• Georgia Downtown Association Wraps Up a Dynamic 2024 Conference

  Features, September 10, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state. This year’s conference resulted in an engaging, insightful conference concluding with an awards ceremony.

• Valdosta’s Awareness Training Unites Employees

  Features, June 07, 2021

  Valdosta has long worked to address equity and inclusion within its own workforce, a diverse group of 650 employees from city hall to the fire department. This year, each one of those 650 participated in a cultural awareness and anti-discrimination training program.