During the GMA's 2025 Annual Convention, 50 Georgia cities and partner organizations were recognized for upholding the highest standards of public service through the association's Embrace Civility and Certified City of Ethics programs.
Cities & Organizations of Civility
Participants earn the Civility designation by formally adopting GMA’s Civility Resolution and pledging to engage in civil behavior with each other as well as other organizations and partners they work with.
New Cities
Alto · Greensboro · Douglas
Recertified Cities
Acworth · Alapaha · Barnesville · Brookhaven · Butler · Clarkston · Conyers · Dillard · Donalsonville · Doraville · Fayetteville · Forsyth · Griffin · Grovetown · Hinesville · Lawrenceville · Madison · Metter · Monticello · Powder Springs · Riceboro · Santa Claus · Snellville · South Fulton · St. Marys · Suwanee · Warner Robins · Watkinsville · Waycross · Toomsboro
New Organization
Fort Valley Downtown Development Authority
Recertified Organization
Georgia Municipal Association
Certified Cities of Ethics
First launched in 1999, GMA’s Ethics program requires participating cities to adopt a comprehensive ethics ordinance addressing conflicts of interest, financial disclosures, due-process protections and penalties for violations. Recertification is required every four years to ensure continuous compliance.
Recertified Cities
Ashburn · Baconton · Bowdon · Brookhaven · Duluth · Flowery Branch · Gainesville · Gordon · Homeland · Monticello · Pelham · Reidsville · Remerton · Snellville · Union Point · Young Harris