News
Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward
Now that her term as GMA president has concluded, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom reflects on the 2026 legislative session, the advocacy effort that pushed for federal disaster reimbursement for cities after Hurricane Helene, and her advice for future city leaders.
Cities Cite Rising Costs to House Study Committee
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson told the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation that rising costs are outpacing revenue growth, and asked lawmakers for more funding flexibility and relief.
Nominations Open for Regional Water Planning Councils
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) opened an online portal on July 15 to collect nominations for Georgia's Regional Water Planning Councils. The nomination period will run 45 days, with EPD collecting submitted names by August 29, 2026.
Viewpoints
Building the Future of Secure, Smart Cities from Ground Up
Mableton Mayor and cybersecurity executive Michael Owens explains why cities are now on the front lines of national security, and what municipal leaders must do to build resilient, tech-forward local governments.
Investing in South Georgia's Future
"South Georgia's future will not be determined by a single megaproject or a single legislative session. It will be determined by whether communities continue to have the revenue options to make the steady investments that attract families, support businesses, and create places people want to call home."
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q3—July Issue of Georgia's Cities
- Belonging and Mattering: What Cities Are For
- Leadership Builds Communities
- Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward
- Built on Relationships: How Member Services Supports Georgia's Cities Every Day
- And More…
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