Meet GMA's Annual Convention Keynote Speaker
What separates high-performing teams from struggling ones isn't strategy. It's connection. Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill spent 25 years leading in the U.S. Air Force, including a stint with the Thunderbirds, and she knows what makes teams click and what quietly kills them. Join her in Savannah this June.
Meet DeDe and Explore the Convention
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GMA Annual Convention
In the Spotlight
Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program
The State of City Infrastructure
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
Oglethorpe, located in GMA's District 8 in Macon County, was once one of the largest cities in Georgia, with a population nearing 20,000 residents, earning it the nickname "the metropolis of the Southeast." Today, with a population of around 995, Oglethorpe is a small agricultural community that values its close-knit atmosphere and commitment to preserving local history.
Fun Fact: Oglethorpe was once considered as a potential site for Georgia's state capitol.