Federal Government Shutdown, What it Means for Cities

The federal government has entered the new fiscal year in a full shutdown, meaning all appropriated federal funds have lapsed. Negotiations remain stalled in Congress, and it is unclear how long the shutdown will last. For cities, this means disruptions to key federal programs and funding streams.

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Milton Appeal Puts Municipal Liability Before State’s Highest Court
Toolkit

October is Cybersecurity Awaremess Month

Dive into GMA’s Cybersecurity Toolkit for videos, leadership materials, and tools that support your city’s online safety. Take action this October to protect your community from cyber risks.
Article | Children & Youth

The Importance of Child Care for Local Economic Growth

Accessible, affordable child care is vital to Georgia’s workforce and economic development. See why city leaders should prioritize child care as part of their city's core infrastructure.
Article | Housing

DCA Clarifies Rules for Modular Buildings vs. Manufactured Homes

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has issued updated guidance distinguishing industrialized/modular buildings from manufactured homes.

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08
Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate Program (Fall 2025)
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Oct
09
Districts 2 & 5 Clerk’s Joint Luncheon
Winder
Oct
16
TIUT: CJIS 101: What Every Police Department Should Know
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Updates

Eight Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants

September 29, 2025
The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced that six Georgia municipalities and two countieswill receive federal subgrants totaling more than $120,000 to support historic preservation activities in their communities.
Grant and Award Opportunities | Infrastructure

GEFA Water Financing Call for Projects

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) 2026 Water Financing Call for Projects period is now open for the following funding sources: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), Georgia Fund, and Hurricane Helene Resilience Funding. Deadline: December 31, 2025

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

Rochelle, located in GMA's District 9 in Wilcox County, takes its name from La Rochelle, France. Incorporated in 1888, the town's name means "Little Rock." Today, Rochelle is a small, quiet town with a population of 1,167, and is known for the relaxing Mallard Point Golf Club and Copeland Strawberry Farms. The community values nature and gardening as seen through its various clubs, like Trees Across Rochelle, Rochelle Lions Club, and Friends of Morningside Cemetery.