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Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community

September 13, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Craig Dominey, the Senior Film Location Specialist for the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, provides a general overview of the film industry in Georgia and shares information about the tools the Georgia Film Office offers to better promote your communities to Hollywood decision-makers. 

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The Infrastructure of Community

Public Square

September 12, 2023

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Porches and sidewalks are often ignored or dismissed, but they have important roles in building community.

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Cities Connect: Helping First Responders Manage Traumatic Events

Cities Connect

September 7, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Stan Deese, GMA’s Director of Risk Management Services, provides a brief update on recent efforts related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Then, Wes Horne, Director of Georgia’s Office of Public Safety Support (OPSS) shares information on OPSS, which was established to provide resources to first responders dealing with the psychological trauma that is often part of their daily duties.

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Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities

Cities Connect

August 30, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Brittany Standifer, Community Engagement Program Manager at UGA’s Archway Partnership, discusses ways cities can help build connected, resilient communities.

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Cities Connect: New EPD Grant: Tire Products

Cities Connect

August 24, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray, leads a panel that discusses the benefits and costs of rubber-modified asphalt, the Georgia DOT-approved specification for rubber-modified asphalt and successful Georgia projects, and more.

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Cities Connect: The Downtown RSVP Process and the Power of Visual Communication

Cities Connect

August 16, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Danny Bivins with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government discusses the Downtown Renaissance Strategic Visioning and Planning process (RSVP) and how it helps local governments and community partners prioritize top downtown issues and work to establish a consensus around what must be achieved in the short and long-term.

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Cities Connect: Laws and Regulations of Medical Cannabis in Georgia

Cities Connect

August 10, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Jansen Head, General Counsel at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission discusses state laws and regulations of the medical cannabis industry.

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For 90 Years, GMA Has Been Helping Georgia's Cities

August 8, 2023

Since 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association has been dedicated to helping and supporting Georgia’s cities. Learn more about GMA’s history, accomplishments and future plans in this video.

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DOAA Audit and Reporting Requirements

August 3, 2023

This webinar reviews the DOAA Audit and Reporting Requirements and provides resources for cities. 

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Cities Connect: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Cities Connect

August 3, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Freddie Boome, GMA’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, discusses Leading with Emotional Intelligence.

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How Much Is Your Aging Technology Costing You?

CitySmart by VC3

July 28, 2023

VC3

After many cities modernize their technology, they end up asking, “Why did we wait so long?” The financial and productivity ripple effects are often so immediate and startling that it's like getting a positive boost of energy and morale.

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New Laws Affecting Georgia Local Government Employers

July 25, 2023

Elarbee Thompson’s Public Sector Practice Group

Local government employers in Georgia need to be aware of two new laws that will directly and indirectly affect their personnel practices going forward.

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Shining a Light on Parking Reform

Public Square

July 17, 2023

Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism

Motivated by concerns over housing affordability and climate change, big cities and small towns are eliminating parking requirements. The reform has just begun—especially in the suburbs.

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Cities Connect: Recent Changes in Georgia Law

Cities Connect

July 13, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Rusi Patel, GMA’s General Counsel, and Ryan Bowersox, Assistant General Counsel, provide an overview of recent changes in Georgia law that impact municipal governments.

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Cities Connect: Newly Updated GMA Data Tools

Cities Connect

July 6, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Claire Chan, Senior Research Analyst at GMA, discusses newly updated GMA Data Tools – a suite of web-based tools to search, compare and analyze data for any of Georgia’s 537 municipalities, from Abbeville to Zebulon. 

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