News
2026 ARPA Reporting Deadline
As the April 30, 2026 annual reporting deadline for the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) approaches, many local governments have questions about the report and how to best prepare.
New Guides Help Cities Engage Young People in Civic Life
GeorgiaForward recently released two guides to help cities connect young people with civic life as part of the America250 celebration. In this Q&A, GeorgiaForward Managing Director Sadie Krawczyk talks about what's in the guides and how cities can put them to use.
Four Cities Complete Economic Placemaking Collaborative
GMA and the Georgia Cities Foundation have announced that Clarkston, Perry, Union City, and Warner Robins have successfully completed the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative (GEPC), a two-year initiative designed to help communities strengthen downtowns and neighborhood centers through community-driven economic development strategies.
Viewpoints
Is Unity Possible in Contentious Political Times?
"Many of our leaders—past and present—have called for unity, only to abandon the idea when it becomes inconvenient or politically risky. Yet we often vote against the very thing we most need: strong leadership that helps us come together."
Cities United Means Shaping Georgia’s Future Together
"A new year is a good time to recommit to serving our communities with dedication and passion. For Georgia’s city leaders, it is also a reminder of the responsibility we share to serve our communities with vision, integrity, and an eye toward the future."
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q1—January Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Advocacy & Stewardship
- Cities United Means Shaping Georgia's Future Together
- 2026 Legislative Session Preview
- A Legacy of Service
- And More…
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