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Cities United Summit Canceled Due to Predicted Inclement Weather
Based on the best information available and out of an abundance of caution for the safety and security of our members and guests, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Cities United Summit scheduled for this weekend.

Income, Property, and Sales Tax, Oh My!
Georgia lawmakers are heading into the 2026 legislative session divided over tax policy, with House leaders prioritizing property tax relief and Senate leaders pushing to eliminate the state income tax—setting up a debate over how to replace billions in state revenue.

2026 Legislative Session Preview
On Jan. 12, the Georgia General Assembly gaveled in for Legislative Day One of the 2026 session, marking the second year of the biennium and the beginning of what many anticipate will be a memorable legislative session.
Viewpoints

Gov. Kemp's 2026 State of the State Address
Text of Gov. Brian Kemp's 2026 State of the State address delivered on January 15, 2026.

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."
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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