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Talk It Up Thursdays

Join us each month in 2023 for “Talk It Up Thursday.” These FREE sessions will be from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. and cover topics designed specifically for elected officials and city staff. Each month, these learning opportunities will provide educational information, coupled with information on GMA services or programs as well as resources available through state and federal agencies and more.

All sessions will be held via virtual format until conditions allow a safe return to the GMA offices.

2023 Dates and Topics

  • January 19 – Purchasing with DOAS (View Video)
  • February 16 – Placemaking & Leadership Development (View Video)
  • March 16 – Enhancing Your City’s Quality of Life with GCS
  • April 20 – Legislative Update
  • May 18 – Home Rule
  • June 15 – ROW Maintenance (GDOT & Railroad)
  • July 20 – Cities of Ethics
  • August 17 – Health & Life
  • September 21 - Retirement
  • October 19 – Budgeting
  • November 16 – Mentor Program
  • December 21 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Visit our calendar for more information and to register for upcoming Talk It Up Thursday events.Register Now

2022 Dates and Topics

  • January 27 – Using GMAs Home Depot Government Solutions Program (View Video)
  • February 24 – Redistricting (View Video)
  • March 24 – Solar Power Use by Cities (View Video)
  • April 21 – How-To Fundraising for Georgia Downtowns (View Video)
  • May 26 – Electric Vehicle Use by Cities (View Video)
  • June 23 – Strategic Planning (Video Unavailable)
  • July 28 – Safety in the Workplace (View Video) 
  • August 25 – Compliance Reporting (View Video)
  • September 22 – Developing an Effective Capital Improvement Program
  • October 27 – The Railroad & Your City
  • November 17 – Leadership Development Part 2
  • December 22 – Fostering Communities Where People Want to Live, Work & Play (View Video)

2021 Dates and Topics

  • January 28 – Probation Services Oversight (View Video)
  • February 25 – Purchasing Capital Assets in Public Safety (View Video)
  • March 25 – Risk Management (View Video)
  • April 29 – Georgia Downtowns (View Video)
  • May 27 – Developing a Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Program (View Video)
  • June 24 – Infrastructure Asset Management (View Video)
  • July 29 –Leadership Development (View Video)
  • August 26 – Campaign & Finance Rules
  • September 30 – Building Your Team (View Video)
  • October 28 – Onboarding New Elected Officials (View Video)
  • November 18 – Preparing for Your Audit (View Video)
  • December 30 - Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Workplace Culture (View Video)