News
A Legacy of Service: Honoring 48 Years of Leadership and Dedication to the Georgia Municipal Association
GMA reflects on Deputy Director Bill Thornton's career of 48 years defined not only by longevity, but by service, mentorship, and a lasting impact on local government statewide.
House Committee Examines House Bill 812, A Two Part Bill with Big Implications
On November 18 the Local Government Subcommittee of the Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee held a rare off-season hearing to examine House Bill 812, a piece of legislation that seeks to reshape how cities and counties regulate building codes and issue land disturbance permits (LDPs).
Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities
The Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.
Viewpoints
Loving Our Cities: Why It Matters Now
"If we want stronger communities, healthier civic life, and a more prosperous state, we need to recover the idea that cities aren’t just places we live; they’re places we love."
Looking Up
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson reflects on how “looking up” — both literally and figuratively — inspires perspective, optimism, and progress in Georgia’s cities, as communities address housing, drive economic growth, and turn challenges into opportunities through positive leadership and collaboration.
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q4—October Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
- Looking Up
- Making Tourism Georgia’s Top Industry: A Legislative Outlook
- Reducing Accidents, Reducing Premiums
- And More…
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