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2026 Small Cities Conference
May 13-15
Gainesville, Georgia
GMA’s annual Small Cities Conference is designed to provide city officials and staff the opportunity to meet, network, and discuss topics that are most relevant to small cities. Each year the conference is filled with informative sessions and ample opportunities to connect with a variety of companies and agencies that provide essential resources to help streamline city operations.
Registration Information
Attendee Cost
Cost per person for the Small Cities Conference is $150. After March 4, the cost per person is $175. Cost covers conference and some meals/snacks. Online registration ends on May 7 at 5:00 pm and the conference is limited to 150 people.
Please Note: Small Cities Conference attendance is restricted to city officials and staff only.
Cancellations
Cancellations received by 5:00 pm on May 7 will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Notice of cancellation is required by email to registration@gacities.com.
Refunds will be processed approximately 30 days after the event. Cancellations received after 5:00 pm on May 7 will not be refunded.
Customize Your Small Cities Conference Experience
When registering, be sure to select the concurrent sessions you’d like to attend for each of the five time slots.
Please Note: the sessions on May 14 and 15 do NOT count toward credit hours for the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute.
Contact Information
For Small Cities Conference questions, please contact Pete Pyrzenski or Emily Davenport.
For questions about the Pre-Conference Training, please contact Aileen Harris.