GMA Calendar of Events

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Human Resources Administration Certificate (HRAC) Program includes six classes designed to provide city elected officials and appointed staff with the tools to successfully recruit, train, and retain talent to provide services to their communities in an inclusive and equitable approach. The program also addresses the expanded need from the previous service of HR Express, which offered online webinars, training, and access to Personnel Law attorneys. Please note: There is a $50 administrative fee for all cancellations or changes.

The Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate equips municipal leaders with the skills to foster positive workplaces, strengthen community engagement, and drive long-term prosperity. Through collaboration and ethical leadership, participants will gain strategies to build thriving communities where people want to live, work, and play.

Join your fellow clerks from Districts 2 and 5 for a special Joint Clerk’s Meeting and Luncheon hosted by the City of Winder. This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meal together, build relationships with peers from across the region, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the vital role clerks play in municipal government. Alongside networking and fellowship, attendees will also benefit from a professional development segment focused on a timely and relevant topic (to be announced soon). Whether you're a new clerk or a seasoned veteran, this meeting offers fresh ideas, shared experiences, and valuable insights to support your work and strengthen your community impact. We look forward to seeing you there!

When you look at everything on your plate today, ensuring CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliance is part of the heap. Through the help of an IT resource and your staff scrambling (often last minute) to pull everything together, you always manage to get through your audits mostly unscathed. But are you really on top of CJIS compliance as much as you’d like? This presentation provides a quick refresher of the key aspects of CJIS, walks (non-technically) through each of the 13 control families, explains recommended roles and responsibilities for IT versus police department staff, and gives you some pro tips and best practices as takeaways. We’ll also take a glance at how AI, evolving cyber threats, the cloud will impact CJIS going forward

Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Valdosta! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.

The Fall District Meeting offers city officials a valuable opportunity to gather, receive updates from GMA on current initiatives and advocacy efforts, network with peers, and share a meal while learning about upcoming events within the district.

The 10th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference will be held October 22-24, 2025 at Sea Palms on St. Simons Island.

Join us for an informative training session tailored to Pension Committee Secretaries! This session will cover essential topics to help you navigate pension plan administration: Plan Document Review Portable Service Retirement Benefit Formula Joint & Survivor Payment Options Retirement Application Package Benefit Eligibility vs. Benefit Calculation Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or refresh your understanding, this training is a great opportunity to enhance your expertise in managing pension plans effectively. Lunch will be provided.

This live, interactive online-only training class will be held over two days, from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each day.

Register today for the 2025 Georgia Association of Land Bank Authorities Annual Summit, taking place in Atlanta on October, 28-29.

The Fall District Meeting offers city officials a valuable opportunity to gather, receive updates from GMA on current initiatives and advocacy efforts, network with peers, and share a meal while learning about upcoming events within the district.

The Carrollton  Heart and Soul Downtown Workshop will visit the City of Carrollton, GA on November 6, 2025