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.

Spring District Listening Sessions allow city officials and key staff to network, share their thoughts on issues cities deal with on a daily basis, and provide an opportunity to learn of recent legislative changes and what’s happening on the state and local level. Lunch will be provided.

Spring District Listening Sessions allow city officials and key staff to network, share their thoughts on issues cities deal with on a daily basis, and provide an opportunity to learn of recent legislative changes and what’s happening on the state and local level. Lunch will be provided.

Spring District Listening Sessions allow city officials and key staff to network, share their thoughts on issues cities deal with on a daily basis, and provide an opportunity to learn of recent legislative changes and what’s happening on the state and local level. Dinner will be provided.

You are invited to lunch on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Liberty College and Career Academy located at 245 Dorsey Road, Walthourville, Georgia, 31333. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by April 17, 2026 Shana T. Moss City of Walthourville City Clerk/HR Administrator 912-368-7501-Office

The P&Z  Workshop is designed for P&Z commission members, elected officials and staff to gain a better understanding of local land use decision-making. Participants will gain insight of the roles and responsibilities of the planning commission and the primary tools used in decision-making.  Strengthen your understanding of land use planning and development by joining us in Pembroke.

The Georgia Municipal Clerks Association is offering a webinar on setting up records areas and digitizing records.  Anyone interested in learning more on how to set up a records area including the structure, environmental, lighting, security, storage, labeling, and basic records management should plan to attend.  Digitizing records, the legality of using scans, long-term file maintenance, in-house scanning, using vendors and file naming will also be covered.  Christine Garrett, Manager, Records Management, Georgia Archives, State Records Center, will be the presenter for the webinar.  Join us on May 12, 2026, from 2 pm – 5 pm.  The cost is $50

Join city officials and staff from across the state at GMA’s Small Cities Conference, where connection, collaboration, and innovation take center stage! This year’s theme, “Building Stronger Communities,” sets the tone for a conference packed with insightful sessions, real-world strategies, and direct access to agencies offering vital resources to enhance city operations.

Named in honor of former GMA President and Mayor of the city of Thomson from 1979-2007, the Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute is an intensive multi-day seminar that focuses on helping city officials enhance and sharpen their leadership skills.

We will be covering our newest feature available to the cities that participate in our defined benefit retirement plans. Our member self-service portal will give retirees and active employees the ability to log into our portal and access their retirement information online. Online features will include updating direct deposits, downloading tax documents, reviewing plan information, running retirement estimates and more.

Join us for the District 7 Clerks’ Meeting, an opportunity for clerks across the district to connect, share ideas, support one another, and enjoy lunch together. This meeting consistently provides valuable encouragement and a meaningful networking opportunity for our clerks.

GMA's Annual Convention will take place in Savannah from June 26-30, 2026.