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Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones: A Legacy of Leadership
Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones made history as the first woman to hold the role and the highest-ranking woman in Georgia's legislative history. As her retirement in 2026 nears, Jones reflects on her decades in the General Assembly, from steering the state through Great Recession budget cuts to championing the creation of 15 new Georgia cities.
Georgia Local Leaders Recognized as Government Champions Through Local Gov250
Nine Georgia municipal professionals and public servants are receiving national recognition through the Local Gov 250 Government Champions initiative, part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
EPA Announces $14 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $13.5 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Georgia. EPA also provided $500,000 in supplemental funding to one high-performing Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantee in Georgia.
Viewpoints
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 Cities Shine Bright: Boring Heroics and the Work of Belonging
"Georgia Cities Shine Bright. Not because we say so. But because every day, across this state, local leaders do the quiet work of making people feel seen, heard, and valued. While others debate government, cities deliver it."
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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