Rebuilding Homerville: A Community Vision Sparks Downtown Renewal
After two decades of decline following a highway project that wiped out an entire downtown block, Homerville is rebuilding — and a community-driven planning process is turning vacant storefronts into gathering spaces, new businesses and $5 million in added property value.
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The Value of Cities
ADA Web Accessibility Deadlines Extended for Local Governments
GMA Annual Convention
In the Spotlight
Choosing Hope, Purpose, and People Together
Local Road Administration (LRA) Assistance Funds
Smart Solutions for City Success
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
Clarkston, located in GMA’s District 3 in DeKalb County, was incorporated in 1882. Often referred to as the “most diverse square mile in America,” the city is home to a vibrant international community, with many residents born outside of the United States. Clarkston became a premier refugee resettlement hub in the 1990s, shaping the rich cultural fabric seen today.
Fun Fact: Clarkston celebrates its diversity through a wide array of international restaurants, art, and places of worship, including mosques.