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• 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.