GMA Adds Employee Assistance Program

Georgia cities can now offer employees and their families free, confidential access to professional support through a new Employee Assistance Program available through GMA's life and health insurance program. The program provides around-the-clock counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more, with no enrollment forms required and a low monthly cost of $1.85 per employee.

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Updates

Holtz Institute Helps Strengthen Small City Leadership

For city officials serving small communities, the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute has been a lifeline, helping them navigate their roles, despite limited staff and resources.
Article | Infrastructure

The State of City Infrastructure

Streets and roads, water systems, and sewer infrastructure are showing signs of strain in cities across the country, according to a new report from the National League of Cities. Closer to home, GMA projects Georgia cities will need $33 billion for capital projects over the next five years.
Events

GMA Annual Convention

Registration is open for GMA's 2026 Annual Convention, June 26–June 30 in Savannah. Join city officials from across Georgia for four days of education, networking, and celebration of Georgia cities shining bright.

Upcoming Events

May
18
2026 Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute
Athens
May
21
TIUT: Retirement Member Self-Service Portal
Jun
09
Certified Downtown Professional Certification 06/2026
Douglas
Jun
09
District 7 Clerks' Lunch & Learn
Washington
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In the Spotlight

Grant and Award Opportunities | Wellbeing & Public Health

De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program

The De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program will equip law enforcement and correctional officers with tactical skills, strategies, and technology to effectively de-escalate and handle crisis situations, enhance safety, and protect officer well-being. Deadline: May 27, 2026
Viewpoints

Georgia's Cities: Different by Design

May 06, 2026
"Georgia's strength has never come from uniformity but instead from ingenuity, the drive of its people, and the variety of the places we each call home. Our cities are the incubators of new ideas and job creation, and shape the neighborhoods, parks, and downtowns that define our quality of life, but no two are the same."

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

McIntyre, located in GMA’s District 6 in Wilkinson County, is recognized for its modest, tranquil, and rural character. The city was founded in 1859 as a railway depot originally known as Station No. 16, reflecting its early ties to Georgia’s railroad history.

Fun Fact: McIntyre also played a role during General William Tecumseh Sherman’s famous March to the Sea campaign during the Civil War.