Canton and Suwanee Earn Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) Designation
The Georgia Main Street Program announced on October 20 that Canton and Suwanee have been designated as Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) communities. They join a distinguished group of cities recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization, economic development, and community innovation.
Championing Rural Georgia: A Q&A with Rep. Leesa Hagan
In this Q&A, Rep. Leesa Hagan discusses leading the new House Rural Development Committee and addressing the challenges facing rural Georgia. She highlights broadband expansion, workforce development, and housing as key areas for growth.
Eleven Cities Awarded PlanFirst Designation
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently announced that 11 Georgia cities and three counties have earned the PlanFirst designation for the 2026–2028 program cycle.
Viewpoints
Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
"Cities hold a unique responsibility in this moment. In a world where division makes headlines, we can offer a different story; one of neighbors working side by side, showing that real solutions come when we focus on what unites us."
Looking Up
GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson reflects on how “looking up” — both literally and figuratively — inspires perspective, optimism, and progress in Georgia’s cities, as communities address housing, drive economic growth, and turn challenges into opportunities through positive leadership and collaboration.
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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