GMA Dashboard: Key Data for Every Georgia City

The Georgia Cities Dashboard puts key information about Georgia’s cities in one easy-to-use resource. Explore indicators across demographics, economy, education and housing, with district- and statewide data available for comparison. Designed as a one-page snapshot, the dashboard is also easy to print or incorporate into presentations.

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Updates

The Future of Connected Communities Takes Partnership

GMA’s 2026 Georgia Broadband Summit brought city officials and partners together to share resources, build connections and explore the future of connected communities.
This Week in D.C.

Proposed Federal Grant Changes Would Complicate Funding for Georgia Cities

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to the set of rules that govern how federal financial assistance is administered. Many of the proposed changes raise serious concerns about how cities will navigate federal programs now and in the future.
Article | Finance

Peace Officers' Fund Payments: State Will Handle Remittance

The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) has issued Bulletin 26-EX-3, notifying Georgia cities and counties how it plans to handle compliance with Senate Bill 285, which requires local governments to remit 1.5% of certain insurance tax distributions to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund (POAB) each year by October 30.

Upcoming Events

Sep
23
Human Resources Administration Certificate (HRAC) Fall 26
Waycross
Oct
14
District 2 Fall Meeting 2026
Cornelia
Oct
20
Fall 2026 Online Downtown Development Authority Basic Training
Online
Oct
20
District 9 Regional Public Policy Development and Implementation
Dublin
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In the Spotlight

Grant and Award Opportunities | Housing

Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP)

The Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) is a federally-funded program designed to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing in Georgia by granting funds to city and county governments, public housing authorities, and nonprofits to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes, and build and renovate affordable single-family homes for sale. Deadline: January 31, 2027
Viewpoints

Georgia Mayors: Reading to Kindergartners

September 02, 2026
More than 170 Georgia mayors have joined the Mayor's Reading Club. In this op-ed, Larry Hanson connects literacy to Georgia's workforce and economic future. Learn why city leaders see literacy as their fight.

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

Rossville, located in GMA’s District 1, is a Walker County city founded in 1905 with deep historic roots. Situated along the Tennessee border, Rossville is known for its southern hospitality and connections to the Cherokees. Rossville was named after John Ross, a Cherokee Chief.

Fun Fact: The John Ross House is considered one of the oldest structures in North Georgia and is a National Historic Landmark.