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Watch the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative Plenary: Creating Culture in Marginalized Communities through Placemaking presetnation.
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In this episode, Gina Webb, Director of the OneGeorgia Authority, provides an overview of available funding, including through the new Rural Workforce Housing Initiative that was set up to address critical statewide housing and workforce needs.
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Make checking GMA's "Four Seasons of Grants" calendar a routine part of your week! This online resource is refreshed weekly, and GMA has identified at least 23 programs that GA cities can apply for today.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA General Counsel, provides a high-level overview of the answers to these questions and basic legal knowledge of why ethics are so important for Georgia city officials, both elected and appointed.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Craig Dominey, the Senior Film Location Specialist for the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, provides a general overview of the film industry in Georgia and shares information about the tools the Georgia Film Office offers to better promote your communities to Hollywood decision-makers.
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September 12, 2023
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
Porches and sidewalks are often ignored or dismissed, but they have important roles in building community.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Stan Deese, GMA’s Director of Risk Management Services, provides a brief update on recent efforts related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Then, Wes Horne, Director of Georgia’s Office of Public Safety Support (OPSS) shares information on OPSS, which was established to provide resources to first responders dealing with the psychological trauma that is often part of their daily duties.
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GMA recently welcomed a new municipality to its roster of member cities, the City of Mableton.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Brittany Standifer, Community Engagement Program Manager at UGA’s Archway Partnership, discusses ways cities can help build connected, resilient communities.
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More than 250 professionals in downtown development-related fields from across the state gathered in Canton for the 2023 Georgia Downtown Association’s annual conference on Aug. 21-24 to promote downtown and economic development.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray, leads a panel that discusses the benefits and costs of rubber-modified asphalt, the Georgia DOT-approved specification for rubber-modified asphalt and successful Georgia projects, and more.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Danny Bivins with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government discusses the Downtown Renaissance Strategic Visioning and Planning process (RSVP) and how it helps local governments and community partners prioritize top downtown issues and work to establish a consensus around what must be achieved in the short and long-term.
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More than 70 Government communicators from across the state gathered in Jekyll Island, Aug. 7-9 for the 8th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference.
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In this episode of Cities Connect, Jansen Head, General Counsel at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission discusses state laws and regulations of the medical cannabis industry.
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Since 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association has been dedicated to helping and supporting Georgia’s cities. Learn more about GMA’s history, accomplishments and future plans in this video.
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Together, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) hosted a gathering of law firms that regularly defend cities and counties across the state at the GMA headquarters in late July.
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