December 9, 2024
Alex Brown, Stateline
A new federal rule will require water utilities across the country to pull millions of lead drinking water pipes out of the ground and replace them, at a cost of billions of dollars.
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December 5, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the latest round of grant recipients for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative on Thursday, December 5. The awards, totaling over $5 million, will fund infrastructure projects supporting 140 housing units across three communities.
November 19, 2024
A new report from the National League of Cities (NLC) and Google examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform local government operations, offering strategies to improve public services and drive efficiency.
November 14, 2024
Sara Baxter
Sometimes to make things work, you just have to get out of the way. That’s the approach Ringgold City Council Member Rhonda Swaney decided to take when she realized the newly-formed Youth Council she was overseeing just wasn’t working as planned.
November 5, 2024
The National Housing Crisis Task Force has unveiled a comprehensive Federal Housing Policy Agenda aimed at addressing the urgent housing crisis that impacts millions of Americans.
October 18, 2024
Fred Perriman, GMA President
"The future of Georgia depends on the strength of its cities. It’s in our cities that innovation happens, where communities are built, and where the economic engine of our state is fueled."
Larry Hanson, CEO and Executive Director
"GMA is working to support cities in their efforts to enhance public safety by advocating for good policies and offering a variety of programs that will continue to build leadership, improve safety standards, and mitigate risk."
By Nikki Perry
Georgia's cities are connecting the dots to create more comprehensive community health care. Through collaborative programming, the Milton and Valdosta fire departments are improving quality of life for residents while reducing the burden on public safety agencies.
By Alia Hoyt
To better engage Georgia’s youth, a number of police and fire departments across the state have developed programs that are both educational and extremely fun for the often difficult-to-reach teenaged sect.
Raine Cox, Research Intern, GMA
Qualified immunity, a legal doctrine established by the U.S. Supreme Court, shields government officials, including law enforcement, from civil liability unless they violate clearly established rights. While it protects officials from constant litigation, critics argue it often shields misconduct, making it a contentious issue, particularly in law enforcement.
The city of Rockmart participated in GCS’s Jobs with Purpose Initiative and, with the guidance of a consultant, came up with creative ideas to solve the problem.
October 16, 2024
Resources for cities in response to Hurricane Helene.