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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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State and Local Government Workforce Survey 2023 Survey Findings

July 1, 2023

Mission Square Research Institute

The 2023 survey shows that state and local governments continue to face severe labor shortages and are deploying new strategies to attract and retain public service workers.

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Cities Connect: EPD Service Line Inventory Compliance Simplified

Cities Connect

June 15, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Amanda Willis with the Georgia Rural Water Association discusses what is included in the Service Line Inventory, associated costs and funding as well as the public health component is of most importance.

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Cities Connect: The Economic Importance of Housing in our Cities

Cities Connect

June 8, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Rope Roberts, the principal of Rope Roberts Consulting, will lead a discussion on the economic importance of housing in our cities.

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Cities Connect: Empowering Residents and Building Community Resilience in the City of Lawrenceville

Cities Connect

May 31, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Marcus Thorne, Program Manager of ReCAST, discusses the work the city of Lawrenceville has undertaken to build a more resilient and inclusive city where all residents, including youth, can thrive.

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Cities Connect: Trends, Innovations and Community Impact in Parks and Recreation

Cities Connect

May 24, 2023

In this episode of Cities Connect, Steve Card, Executive Director of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, will discuss trends, innovations and community impact in parks and recreation, as well as some of the challenges. Regardless of the size of your city, you will hear examples and ideas on how recreation can be instrumental in creating vibrant opportunities for your residents.

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Webinar: Understanding Your City’s Audit and Reporting Requirements with DOAA

May 19, 2023

Check out webinar recording to recap your city’s audit and reporting requirements.

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