Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is August 12!

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 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.

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Young Gamechangers Step Up for Athens‑Clarke
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Promoting Georgia, One City at a Time

In this Expert Editorial, Georgia’s Cities talks with Jay Markwalter, Statewide Tourism Director of the Explore Georgia team to share insights into how their organization is supporting communities in elevating tourism efforts, meeting today’s challenges and maximizing local assets.
Article | Housing

In Rome, Public Investment and Community Engagement Fuel Housing Solutions

In this Q&A, Rome City Manager Sammy Rich shares how public investment, political will, and partnerships have positioned the city to meet its housing needs.
Article | Municipal Law

Something’s Brewing in Georgia

Georgia-grown craft breweries are a boon for many cities, but uncertain times have prompted proposed changes to the state’s laws concerning alcohol sales.

Upcoming Events

Aug
07
GCCMA A.I. Bootcamp for Local Government Leaders
Cartersville
Aug
13
GCCMA A.I. Bootcamp for Local Government Leaders
Dublin
Aug
14
District 7 Mayors' Meeting
Wrens
Aug
15
District 11 Clerk Lunch & Learn
Homerville
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In the Spotlight

Rural Site Development Initiative Notice of Funding Availability

Funding will be made available to assist local communities with support to develop sites critical to economic development across rural Georgia. In order to remain competitive in economic development, sites across Georgia must be continuously identified, assessed, and developed. Deadline: October 10, 2025
Article | Municipal Law

What Trump v. Casa Means for Local Governments

July 22, 2025
Universal or nationwide injunctions, court orders that block federal policies nationwide, were historically rare but have become more common in recent decades. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Casa marked an important shift in the judicial approach to universal injunctions.

Smart Solutions for City Success

Empowering City Leaders with Knowledge and Skills

The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute offers city officials a comprehensive learning experience, covering everything from municipal finance and budgeting to ethics and data literacy. Designed to enhance leadership and expertise in local government, this program is a partnership between GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government—equipping officials with the tools they need to serve their communities effectively.

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City Spotlight

Riceboro, in GMA's District 12, is located in Liberty County and was incorporated in 1927. With historic beginnings rooted in successful rice plantations, the city celebrates its agricultural heritage at the annual RiceFest. At the Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center and Museum, legacies are remembered, taught and preserved in a living museum featuring African art, textiles, paintings, tools and crafts used by the Gullah Geechees from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Fun Fact: Riceboro is home to the historic First African Missionary Baptist Church founded in 1909.