GMA, Realtors Take on Georgia's Housing Shortage

GMA's Larry Hanson and Georgia Association of Realtors CEO Brad Mock came at Georgia's shortage of 60,000 housing units from different angles at a Georgia Chamber Foundation meeting recently, but agreed that the problem runs deeper than the most common explanations suggest.

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GMA/GAR Chamber Foundation Discussion

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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Person receiving training certificate.

City Spotlight

Gay, located in GMA's District 4 in Meriwether County, was incorporated in 1907. The city is celebrated for its quiet country charm and thriving agritourism. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the renowned Cotton Pickin' Fair and enjoy outdoor recreation at Big Red Oak Plantation.

Fun Fact: Gay is home to historic landmarks such as the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, recognized as one of Georgia's oldest covered bridges.