Celebrate Georgia Cities Week!
Georgia Cities Week 2026 starts this week! This year's theme is "Love Your City." The statewide event invites residents to celebrate their city governments, community achievements, and the essential services cities provide every day.
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ADA Web Accessibility Deadlines Extended for Local Governments
Brookhaven v. Ardent: A Final Victory for Municipal Decision-Making
GMA Annual Convention
In the Spotlight
Engines of Opportunity: How Georgia’s Independent Colleges Power Local Progress
Handbook for Mayors and Councilmembers
Smart Solutions for City Success
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
Ringgold, located in GMA’s District 1 in Catoosa County, was incorporated in 1847. The city was named after Major Sam Ringgold, a noted member of the Ringgold family who died during the Mexican-American War in 1846 and was honored as a national hero. His legacy is reflected in numerous towns and counties named across the United States. Ringgold is also rich in Civil War history, most notably as the site of the Battle of Ringgold Gap. The historic Ringgold Depot still bears bullet marks from the Great Locomotive Chase.
Fun Fact: During World War II, Ringgold became known as the “Wedding Capitol of the South,” as Tennessee servicemen could easily cross the state line to marry quickly without a blood test requirement.