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Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones made history as the first woman to hold the role and the highest-ranking woman in Georgia's legislative history. As her retirement in 2026 nears, Jones reflects on her decades in the General Assembly, from steering the state through Great Recession budget cuts to championing the creation of 15 new Georgia cities.

Nine Georgia municipal professionals and public servants are receiving national recognition through the Local Gov 250 Government Champions initiative, part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.

When Georgia's city leaders need guidance, resources or answers, they know they can turn to the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). Behind that support is GMA's Member Services team, which works year-round to build relationships, connect cities with valuable resources and help local officials navigate the challenges of municipal government.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $13.5 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Georgia. EPA also provided $500,000 in supplemental funding to one high-performing Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantee in Georgia.

Four Georgia city leaders were inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame on June 29 during GMA's 2026 Annual Convention in Savannah. The Hall of Fame recognizes city officials who have made extraordinary contributions to the cities they serve and have demonstrated strong support for GMA.