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Cities Connect: GMA's Local Government Practicum Program

Cities Connect

December 14, 2023

In this episode, GMA Sr. Research Analyst, Claire Chan, talks about the Practicum program and how your city can get involved. 

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Cities Connect: GMA’s Governmental Relations Team

Cities Connect

December 6, 2023

In this episode, Jim Thornton and the other members of GMA’s Governmental Relations Team, provide an update of the recent activities of the General Assembly and share their insight into legislative issues that are likely to arise during the 2024 session.

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Cities Connect: Meaningful Engagement with the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

Cities Connect

November 29, 2023

In this episode, you will hear from thought leaders who will share proven examples of how these partnerships have been used to make a real difference in cities across Georgia. You will be able to learn about resources that are available to help your community create shared economic prosperity and scale public innovations for all.
 

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Cities Connect: Advancing Civic Engagement with the National Civic League

Cities Connect

November 28, 2023

In this episode, National Civic League announces that the 2024 All-America City Award applications are now open for. This award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation to address local issues successfully. 

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Cities Connect: Local Initiatives and Resources through the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation

Cities Connect

November 16, 2023

In this episode, Natalie Johnston-Russell, Executive Director of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, shares KGBF's local initiatives and resources, including opportunities for community grants and in-kind support.

 

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Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion through Transformational Leadership

November 3, 2023

In the October 2023 EMBRACE webinar, Bill Tanks, the Agency Executive Director of Public Services, Equity and Inclusion for the City of Powder Springs, shares his insights on transformational leadership.

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A Blueprint for Small-city Reinvestment

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November 3, 2023

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

A  city in southern Georgia is redeveloping with the help of a Transect-based, walkable urban plan.

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Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association

Cities Connect

October 26, 2023

In this episode, GDA President Jeffrey Fowler shares information on how GDA can be a resource to your city and discusses programs available through GDA including the new Certified Downtown Professional Certification, GDA Networking opportunities and more.

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How to Turn Your City Into a “City of Civility”

October 25, 2023

Is your city a “City of Civility”? If not, we encourage you to consider it.

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Building a Successful Inclusion Program

October 24, 2023

In the September 2023 EMBRACE webinar, Renae Jackson, Equity and Engagement Manager with the City of Decatur, talks about how to build a sustainable program that promote inclusion within the city government.

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Cities Connect: Broadband Permitting: Best Practices and More

Cities Connect

October 19, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Becky Taylor, GMA's Director, Federal Relations and Research, hosts a panel discussion designed to help city officials better understand the differences between federal, state and local permitting processes for broadband providers, along with what can be controled at the local level.

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Cities Connect: Financial Assistance Programs through GEFA

Cities Connect

October 12, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, GEFA Executive Director, Hunter Hill, leads a discussion focused on two GEFA funding programs that are available to assist cities. Following Executive Director Hill, Leah Lord and Lisa Golphin of the GEFA staff presents information on the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program and Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

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GEPC Plenary: Creating Culture in Marginalized Communities through Placemaking

October 2, 2023

Watch the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative Plenary: Creating Culture in Marginalized Communities through Placemaking presetnation. 

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Cities Connect: Funding Through the OneGeorgia Authority

Cities Connect

September 28, 2023

In this episode, Gina Webb, Director of the OneGeorgia Authority, provides an overview of available funding, including through the new Rural Workforce Housing Initiative that was set up to address critical statewide housing and workforce needs.

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Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials

Cities Connect

September 21, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA General Counsel, provides a high-level overview of the answers to these questions and basic legal knowledge of why ethics are so important for Georgia city officials, both elected and appointed.

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