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CitySmart by VC3
June 26, 2019
Jasmine Williams, Network Infrastructure Consultant
Hiring reactive, “as needed” IT support begins with hope and temptation. The hope? “I’m a small city. We don’t need much technology support. Our servers and computers should work fine most of the time.” The temptation? “If those servers and computers work fine most of the time, then I’ll barely need to use our IT support—and we’ll save lots of money.” And how does that hope and temptation usually turn out? Not well.
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June 13, 2019
Gale Horton Gay
Hiawassee sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has Lake Chatuge as one of its natural attractions is working to take advantage of its natural resources to increase tourism, which is the largest contributor to its revenue stream.
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In his June column, Deke Copenhaver shares the perceptions people have of what a political leader is and reminds local elected leaders of the important role they play in influencing the leaders of tomorrow and shaping our nation's political climate.
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On April 16, 2019, students from Georgia State University and the University of Georgia presented the results of their work as part of GMA's Local Government Practicum.
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June 6, 2019
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This EPA guide explains the real estate process for cleaning up and redeveloping one or more brownfields sites, including opportunities and risks specific to Brownfields Redevelopment, typical scenarios, stages of the process, funding issues, critical stakeholders, and two case studies.
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June 6, 2019
Environmental Finance Center Network
The Smart Management for Small Water Systems Project seeks to address major issues facing the nation’s smallest drinking water systems (serving 10,000 or fewer people) by offering in-person workshops, one-on-one technical assistance, and other services and resources. This project is a collaborative effort between the Environmental Finance Center Network, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
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As the volume of data created on the public right-of-way and exchanged between parties grows, cities and private transportation providers need a common framework for sharing, protecting, and managing data. Managing Mobility Data, a joint product of the National Association of City Transportation Officials and the International Municipal Lawyers Association, sets out principles and best practices.
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Many newly elected municipal officials are often apprehensive about their recently acquired responsibilities as public servants. GMA has compiled 50 Survival Tips to assist them in understanding their roles.
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While some believe that cars will one day maneuver through water and others believe that innovative coworking spaces will empower their learning, youth from across the state are having conversations about mobility. Georgia’s Cities heard from five youth council members on what mobility looks like to them.
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Transportation is a vital part of most communities, but it takes a diversity of forms. Providing visitors, seniors and residents with transit options can be challenging as well as rewarding for local leaders.
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If this question alarms you or you can’t answer it, you’ve got a problem. Testing is quite possibly the most important part of a data backup and disaster recovery solution—short of actually backing up the data.
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May 28, 2019
National League of Cities
NLC's State of the Cities - now in its sixth year - is a first-of-its-kind report that benchmarks the top issues that mayors are talking about and the factors driving those priorities.
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ICMA compiled model codes and ordinances from around the country to help local government professionals take their community’s sustainability ambitions and turn them into tangible practices. These resources provide links to tools, research, codes, and ordinances categorized by municipal operations, utilities, transportation and land use, and environmental and natural resource management.
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In his May column, Deke Copenhaver talks about his first book came about, GMA's small role in how he became a published author, and his deep belief of the important role cities play in our national life.
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An effective volunteer engagement program must be approached from the perspectives of the organization, the population served, and the volunteer. This guide outlines how to develop a culture of volunteerism within your organization and community.
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