Milton Appeal Puts Municipal Liability Before State’s Highest Court

In a case closely watched by cities across Georgia, the state Supreme Court has agreed to hear Milton’s appeal that could reshape the scope of municipal liability. Arguments are scheduled for October 21, 2025, with a decision anticipated by March 2026.

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Milton Appeal Puts Municipal Liability Before State’s Highest Court
Article | Housing

Inside Sandy Springs’ Housing Challenge: Navigating Market Forces

In this Q&A, Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul discusses how redevelopment, zoning reforms, and the realities of market forces are shaping the city’s housing challenge.
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.
This Week in D.C.

White House and Congress Negotiate FY26 Appropriations Deal

Negotiations over Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations are underway as the September 30 deadline to avoid a government shutdown nears.

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2025 Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate-Duluth
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17
Pension Committee Secretary Training Workshop: Macon
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18
TIUT: Exploring Partnerships: Regional Commissions, Land Banks, and Professional Affiliations for City Officials
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19
RMEBS SEPTEMBER 2025 BOARD MEETING
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Resources

GMA Dashboard

The GMA Dashboard presents key indicators for cities across Georgia, with district and state-level values for comparison. It includes data in four categories: demoegraphics, economy, education, and housing. Designed as a one-page, it is ideal for printing and presentations.
Grant and Award Opportunities | Infrastructure

Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program

The Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program assists medium and large size public water systems with protecting drinking water sources from natural hazards, extreme weather events, and cybersecurity threats. Deadline: October 06, 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

Tignall, located in GMA's District 7, was first established in 1899 and later incorporated in 1907. It began as a crossroads before growing into a bustling town, earning it the nickname "Little Atlanta." Tignall is a bit quieter today with the exit of large industry, but it remains a charming community full of familiar faces and surrounded by rolling pastures, farms and vast woods.