$1 Billion in Broadband Grants Available in Georgia

The Georgia Technology Authority has issued an updated Notice of Funding Opportunity for the BEAD program. This is a major opportunity to expand broadband access statewide.

Deadline: June 25 at 5:00 p.m. EST – Submit your letter of intent to participate.

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Article | Children & Youth

Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being

Georgia ranks 39th out of 50 states in the nation for overall child and family well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, falling two spots from the 2024 report.
Events

GMA Annual Convention

GMA's 2025 Annual Convention will be held in Savannah June 20-24. This year's theme is The Power of Positive Leadership. We hope to see you there!
Updates

Young Harris and Savannah Awarded Grants to Advance Economic Mobility Initiatives

The cities of Young Harris and Savannah have each been awarded $20,000 in funding and hands-on capacity-building support from the National League of Cities through its 2025 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.

Upcoming Events

Jun
20
2025 Annual Convention
Savannah
Jun
20
RMEBS JUNE 2025 BOARD MEETING
Jun
22
2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RMEBS MEMBERSHIP
Jul
10
Disaster Preparedness-Phase I (Pre-Disaster)
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Updates

Empowered to Lead: 28 Local Georgia Leaders Complete Fall 2024 Municipal Leadership Program

May 28, 2025
In May, a new class of city elected officials and city staff completed the Georgia Municipal Association’s Fall 2024 Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate Program.
Grant and Award Opportunities | Public Safety

Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to reduce injury and prevent death among high-risk populations. Deadline: July 03, 2025

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

Milledgeville, located in GMA's District 6, was founded in 1803 and serves as one of Georgia's oldest cities and once served as Georgia's state capital until 1868. Milledgeville is rich with history and plenty to explore.

Fun Fact: The most notable of its history is being home to the Old Governor's Mansion. This building housed eight of Georgia's governors from 1839 to 1868 and played a great role in the Civil War and Reconstruction period.