Key Changes to Local Revenue: HB 581 and HB 92

Major changes stemming from HB 581, passed in 2024, and this year's HB 92 impact municipal finances. These changes involve property tax assessments, homestead exemptions, the introduction of a new local sales tax, and rollback rates.

Learn about these updates and what cities need to know moving forward.

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Georgia Advocacy

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.
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!
Resources | Infrastructure

Capital Needs of Georgia's Cities

Georgia cities will need approximately $33 billion for capital projects between 2025 and 2029. The greatest areas of need are water and sewer ($10.3 billion) and transportation ($9.7 billion).

Upcoming Events

May
07
2025 Small Cities Conference & Pre-Conference Training
Tifton
May
15
District 7 Mayors' Meeting
Blythe
May
15
TIUT - Preparing for the Storm: Hurricane Season
Jun
05
District 5 Mayors' Meeting
Statham
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In the Spotlight

Viewpoints

A Heartfelt Thanks to Those Who Serve Our Cities

April 15, 2025
Cities aren’t just about buildings, roads, or policies, they’re about people. And it’s the people who serve our cities who make them strong. Thank you for all that you do.
Viewpoints

Love Your City

April 15, 2025
In my professional role I don’t often talk about the subject of love, but today I do. What I’m going to share with you are my thoughts and feelings about cities and why they are worthy of love.

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

Pooler, located in GMA's District 12 is located in Chatham County and is known as the home of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The city was incorporated in 1907 with only 337 residents.

Fun Fact: Before its incorporation, Pooler was a meeting place for Union Officers led by General Tecumseh Sherman.