2025 Year End Legislative Report
The 2025 session saw the introduction of over 1,300 bills and 1,500 resolutions. See what passed and what didn’t, explore key budget wins for cities, and find out which study committees GMA is watching in our year-end legislative report.
These outcomes will have a lasting impact on city operations and funding across Georgia.
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In the Spotlight
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
Jesup, located in GMA's District 9, is a Wayne County city with a population of about 10,000 people and is known for its drive-in theater, which opened in 1948 after WWII. Today, the post-war optimism can still be felt in its '50s style atmosphere!
Fun Fact: In 1958, there were over 4,000 drive-ins in the U.S. Only 372 remain, making the Jesup Drive-in one of the few drive-ins left in the nation and the oldest drive-in theater in Georgia!