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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.
Gov. Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants
Governor Kemp announced on January 30 the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.
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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