Cities Connect

The following presentations are of the featured presenter from GMA’s weekly Cities Connect call with city officials. Please note that not all Cities Connect presentations are posted to the GMA web site.

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Cities Connect: Meaningful Engagement with the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

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November 29, 2023

In this episode, you will hear from thought leaders who will share proven examples of how these partnerships have been used to make a real difference in cities across Georgia. You will be able to learn about resources that are available to help your community create shared economic prosperity and scale public innovations for all.
 

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Cities Connect: Advancing Civic Engagement with the National Civic League

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November 28, 2023

In this episode, National Civic League announces that the 2024 All-America City Award applications are now open for. This award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation to address local issues successfully. 

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Cities Connect: Local Initiatives and Resources through the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation

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November 16, 2023

In this episode, Natalie Johnston-Russell, Executive Director of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, shares KGBF's local initiatives and resources, including opportunities for community grants and in-kind support.

 

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Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association

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October 26, 2023

In this episode, GDA President Jeffrey Fowler shares information on how GDA can be a resource to your city and discusses programs available through GDA including the new Certified Downtown Professional Certification, GDA Networking opportunities and more.

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Cities Connect: Broadband Permitting: Best Practices and More

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October 19, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Becky Taylor, GMA's Director, Federal Relations and Research, hosts a panel discussion designed to help city officials better understand the differences between federal, state and local permitting processes for broadband providers, along with what can be controled at the local level.

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Cities Connect: Financial Assistance Programs through GEFA

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October 12, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, GEFA Executive Director, Hunter Hill, leads a discussion focused on two GEFA funding programs that are available to assist cities. Following Executive Director Hill, Leah Lord and Lisa Golphin of the GEFA staff presents information on the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program and Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

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Cities Connect: Funding Through the OneGeorgia Authority

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September 28, 2023

In this episode, Gina Webb, Director of the OneGeorgia Authority, provides an overview of available funding, including through the new Rural Workforce Housing Initiative that was set up to address critical statewide housing and workforce needs.

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Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials

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September 21, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA General Counsel, provides a high-level overview of the answers to these questions and basic legal knowledge of why ethics are so important for Georgia city officials, both elected and appointed.

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Cities Connect: Helping First Responders Manage Traumatic Events

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September 7, 2023

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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Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities

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August 30, 2023

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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Cities Connect: New EPD Grant: Tire Products

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August 24, 2023

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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Cities Connect: The Downtown RSVP Process and the Power of Visual Communication

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August 16, 2023

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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Cities Connect: Laws and Regulations of Medical Cannabis in Georgia

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August 10, 2023

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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Cities Connect: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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August 3, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Freddie Boome, GMA’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, discusses Leading with Emotional Intelligence.

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Cities Connect: Recent Changes in Georgia Law

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July 13, 2023

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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