
GMA and ACCG Celebrate 10th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference
GMA and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) hosted the tenth annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference. Celebrating a decade of growth, the conference highlighted the increasing sophistication of public-sector communications, fostering collaboration and innovation among Georgia’s city and county communicators.

GMA Celebrates Two City Officials Named to Georgia Trend’s 2025 “40 Under 40” List
GMA celebrates the two city officials, Hector Gutierrez and Gabrielle Nelson, who were recognized in Georgia Trend’s 2025 "40 Under 40" list.

Making Tourism Georgia’s Top Industry: A Legislative Outlook
Sen. Drew Echols is leading a Senate study committee focused on making Georgia the nation’s top tourism state. The group is exploring new marketing efforts, agritourism opportunities, and better coordination among state agencies.
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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