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GEFA Awards $38 Million in Infrastructure Loans

March 27, 2024

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

On February 29, 2024, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) announced that seven communities were awarded financing totaling $38,632,500 for water, wastewater, sewer, and stormwater projects

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Social Media, the First Amendment, and Public Officials: Supreme Court Weighs In

March 26, 2024

The March 15 Supreme Court ruling in Lindke v. Freed establishes guidelines for city officials' social media use. Learn how this decision clarifies First Amendment issues surrounding the use of social media for personal and official business by public officials.

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Water Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

March 20, 2024

On March 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Council (NSC) issued an announcement regarding the protection of our nation’s water infrastructure from cyber threats.

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Cities Encouraged to Submit Requests for Federal Funding

March 20, 2024

Formally called “Congressional Directed Spending” or “Community Project Funding” requests, earmarks allow cities and nonprofits to request funding for specific needs in their communities.

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Marietta Councilmember Appointed to FCC Broadband Advisory Committee

March 19, 2024

On March 11, 2024, Councilmember Joseph Goldstein of Marietta was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee of the Federal Communications Commission – bringing a local perspective to issues related to broadband and telecommunications.

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Five Georgia Projects Receive $210 Million in Federal Infrastructure Grants

March 13, 2024

On March 12, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that five projects in Georgia were granted $210 million in infrastructure funding through two programs: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Pilot Program and the Inflation Reduction Act's Neighborhood Access and Equity Program.

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Cities Connect: Visionary City Award-Winning Projects

March 13, 2024

In this episode, we speak with Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales about the city’s “Hikeawassee” project, for which they recently won a Visionary City Award. We also discuss Statesboro’s Visionary-City-Award-winning project, the Village Builders Initiative, with Mayor Jonathan McCollar and Youth Program Coordinator Dr. LaSara Mitchell.

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Significant Service Delivery Strategy Ruling Handed Down

March 6, 2024

The Georgia Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, March 5, in favor of the City of Winder in its Services Delivery Strategy legal battle with Barrow County. 

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Cities Connect: 2024 Georgia Cities Week

February 29, 2024

In this episode, Mayor Andrea Gibby of Young Harris - GMA’s Third Vice President and this year’s Georgia Cities Week Chair - presents information about Georgia Cities Week to inspire you and your city to organize a weeklong celebration of events to inform and engage your residents.

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Cities Connect: Use of Well-being Data in Local Policy

Cities Connect

February 22, 2024

In this episode, Rebecca Baskam and Carrie Oliver, co-leaders of the Metro-Atlanta Cities Well-being Initiative, share information about the initiative, provide examples of well-being topics and policy action plans developed by participating cities, and highlight lessons learned.

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Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

Cities Connect

February 15, 2024

In this episode, Commissioner Kevin Tanner of the DBHDD discusses the important work of the department and the resources that are available to communities and residents throughout the state.
 

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More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments

February 14, 2024

In the amended fiscal year 2024 budget, Governor Kemp proposed an additional $200 million of funding for local government transportation projects. But there are things local governments need to know before applying. Watch the video below to learn more.

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A Guide for Local Government on Medical Cannabis in Georgia

February 8, 2024

January 2024

The purpose of this guide is to educate and familiarize local governments about the Hope Act and foster a better understanding of the important role they serve in potentially providing local access to medical cannabis in their communities through dispensaries and pharmacies licensed and regulated by the state.

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Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition

Cities Connect

February 8, 2024

Honorable Valencia Stovall, Tom Ella McBeth, and Beverly Brewster of the National Leadership Group, Inc. share basic information about the Georgia Single Parent Coalition, upcoming initiatives, and programs.

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Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia

Cities Connect

February 8, 2024

In this episode, Holly Winner, Executive Director of the Central Midwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross, share informations about the work the Red Cross of Georgia does and how you as city officials can partner with the mission.

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Town Extensions with Urbanism are a Great Idea

Public Square

February 7, 2024

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Towns and cities used to grow by extending their street grids. Sprawl makes it harder, but many opportunities still exist. Why don’t we have more of this kind of development?

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Policy Committee Meetings Provide Insights into the Legislative Session

February 1, 2024

During GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit six policy committees convened to deliberate on a wide range of topics critical to the advancement and well-being of municipalities throughout Georgia.

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GMA's Cities United Summit Showcases Visionary Leadership and Civic Achievements

February 1, 2024

More than 1,200 government leaders, public servants, and legislative stakeholders gathered in Atlanta on January 26-29 for the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)’s Cities United Summit.

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Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

February 1, 2024

The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28 during GMA’s Cities United Summit.  

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2024 Cities United Recap

January 31, 2024

GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit featured 1,200 attendees representing 206 cities, training classes, a trip to the Capitol and more! Watch this video to see why Georgia’s cities truly are… CITIES UNITED!

 

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