Reporters' Notebook

November 2021 Update

November 23, 2021

Union City Mayor Vince Williams, immediate past president of GMA, was sworn in as president of the National League of Cities on Nov. 19. Williams’ appointment to the role of NLC president has made him only the fifth municipal official from Georgia to serve as NLC president, and the first since 1994.

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October 2021 Update

October 29, 2021

Through the month, we’ve been handling the latest with the American Rescue Plan Act and keeping active under the Gold Dome in advance of the 2022 legislative session. Looking to November, we have municipal elections coming up all over the state.

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September 2021 Update

September 29, 2021

Goodbye summer, hello Fall! Whether you’re up in the North Georgia mountains, in the heart of the city in Atlanta or on the coast, you’re probably ready for some cooler weather. At GMA, we’re also ready for Georgia Cities Week! For the 22nd year, we’re taking a week to celebrate Georgia’s cities, recognize municipal employees and highlight how they serve their residents. This year, Georgia Cities Week is from Oct. 2 to Oct. 9.

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August 2021 Update

August 26, 2021

Happy (late) August! We at GMA are coming off a successful Annual Convention in Savannah. Leaders from across the state received crucial training, shared ideas and welcomed new leadership

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July 2021 Update

July 13, 2021

Welcome to the GMA Reporter’s Notebook! Every month, we will give you an update about what’s happening with Georgia’s cities across the state.

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