Four Cities Awarded Inaugural Excellence in Policing Certification
The Cities of Auburn, Eatonton, Norcross, and Pelham were the first cities to be awarded the Excellence in Policing Certification by GMA and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
Lynette Cook-Osborne Named 2025 Clerk of the Year
Midway City Clerk Lynette Cook-Osborne was named the 2025 Clerk of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association during the GMA Annual Convention on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Fifty Georgia Cities & Organizations Recognized for Exemplary Civility and Ethical Governance
During the GMA's 2025 Annual Convention, 50 Georgia cities and partner organizations were recognized for upholding the highest standards of public service through the association's Embrace Civility and Certified City of Ethics programs.
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The Power of Positive Leadership: Choosing Hope, Purpose, and People in Every Season
"Positive leadership starts right here, today. Human. Honest. Hopeful. It’s certainly how I want to lead, and I hope you will join me. Together, let’s choose hope, choose positivity, choose people and change lives."

A Heartfelt Thanks to Those Who Serve Our Cities
Cities aren’t just about buildings, roads, or policies, they’re about people. And it’s the people who serve our cities who make them strong. Thank you for all that you do.
Georgia’s Cities Magazine
Columns & Features in the Q2 - April 2025 Issue of Georgia's Cities
- A Heartfelt Thanks to Those that Serve Our Cities
- Love Your City
- How the Hooch Finally Became Accessible to Atlantans
- GMA to Complement Emergency Prep Training
- And more...
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