News Updates

Twelve Georgia cities have been selected to receive Vibrant Communities Grants from the Georgia Council for the Arts. The Vibrant Communities Grant supports a variety of arts programming opportunities throughout the state, including murals, artist performances in schools, community theater productions, and festivals.

GMA and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) hosted the tenth annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference. Celebrating a decade of growth, the conference highlighted the increasing sophistication of public-sector communications, fostering collaboration and innovation among Georgia’s city and county communicators.

GMA celebrates the two city officials, Hector Gutierrez and Gabrielle Nelson, who were recognized in Georgia Trend’s 2025 "40 Under 40" list.

Sen. Drew Echols is leading a Senate study committee focused on making Georgia the nation’s top tourism state. The group is exploring new marketing efforts, agritourism opportunities, and better coordination among state agencies.

The Georgia Main Street Program recently announced that Canton and Suwanee have been designated as Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities, joining other cities recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization, economic development, and community innovation.