News Updates

City and county officials asked state lawmakers for more flexibility and transparency in Georgia's local sales tax laws during a Sept. 23 study committee hearing in Moultrie.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) awarded two water infrastructure grants totaling $1,396,857 to the cities of Dudley and Tennille for sewer system rehabilitation.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced on September 4, 2026, that 42 Georgia communities have been awarded more than $40.9 million in federal grants to support their efforts.

More than 50 mayors from across Georgia gathered at the University of Georgia Aug. 28-30 for the 2026 Mayor’s Leadership Academy. Through three days of collaboration, education and networking, mayors explored the many dimensions of city leadership while building connections and sharing strategies for leading their communities.

The Georgia Municipal Association has been ranked the No. 1 Top Business and Trade Association in Georgia by JAMES Magazine, recognizing the association’s work representing Georgia’s cities at the State Capitol and beyond.