Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes

GMA's new Disaster Preparedness Toolkit brings together training, guidance, and sample policies to help cities prepare for the unexpected. With webinar recordings, a detailed resource guide, and model ordinances and agreements, this toolkit supports municipal leaders in planning effectively and keeping residents safe.

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Young Gamechangers Step Up for Athens‑Clarke
Updates

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

H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, proposes the most significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in decades. The bill was introduced with bipartisan support and addresses FEMA’s structure, mission, and programs.
Article | Children & Youth

Jump Starting Economic Mobility: How Savannah Is Investing in its Youth Workforce

Savannah is tackling poverty and childcare shortages through its EMERGE program and Jump Start initiative, offering free credentials, training, and support to boost youth mobility and expand the childcare workforce.
Events

Georgia Broadband Summit

Join Us for the 6th Annual Broadband Summit on September 30 in Warner Robins. This year’s summit will highlight the essential role cities play in shaping broadband infrastructure and fostering equitable digital access.

Upcoming Events

Sep
03
2025 Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate-Duluth
Duluth
Sep
09
2025 2-Day Fall Training Event
LaGrange
Sep
10
2025 Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute
LaGrange
Sep
11
District 2 Fall Meeting 2025
Royston
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In the Spotlight

Grant and Award Opportunities | Arts & Culture

Arts in Rural Places Grant

The Arts in Rural Places Grants support rural and isolated communities as well as small cities with populations of 50,000 people or less with expedited grants of up to $3,000. Deadline: June 30, 2026
Updates

Georgia Awards $36.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds

August 19, 2025
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that 22 cities and 14 counties have been awarded more than $36.2 million in federal grants to support their efforts.

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

Ivey, located in GMA's District 6, was incorporated in 1950 and was named after James Ivey. This small but proud community embodies the heart of rural Georgia, where neighbors know one another and the local government stays close to the people it serves. The Ivey City Council meets on the second Monday of each month, continuing decades of dedicated municipal service to its residents.