
Municipal Law
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What Trump v. Casa Means for Local Governments
July 22, 2025
Universal or nationwide injunctions, court orders that block federal policies nationwide, were historically rare but have become more common in recent decades. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Casa marked an important shift in the judicial approach to universal injunctions.

Housing
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In Rome, Public Investment and Community Engagement Fuel Housing Solutions
July 21, 2025
In this Q&A, Rome City Manager Sammy Rich shares how public investment, political will, and partnerships have positioned the city to meet its housing needs.

Downtown Development
Article
A Success Story in Southwest Georgia
July 18, 2025
Bainbridge has gone from a sleepy city with many unused buildings to a vibrant, busy downtown that some call “an overnight success 30 years in the making.”

Tourism
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Welcome to Pelham: How International Students Became Tourists for a Weekend
July 18, 2025
Every year, around the last weekend in March, the South Georgia city of Pelham’s population of 3,600 enjoys a bump thanks to the city’s decades-long participation in the Georgia Rotary Student Program.

Economic Development | Housing | Infrastructure
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NLC Releases 2025 State of the Cities Report
July 18, 2025
Economic recovery, infrastructure, housing, public health, and public safety emerge as the leading priorities shaping America’s cities in 2025.