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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.

The Georgia Municipal Clerks Association (GMCA) recognized Mark Massey, Clerk of Council for the City of Savannah, as the 2026 Georgia Municipal Clerk of the Year during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah.

The Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) recognized transformative leadership and community revitalization efforts on June 29 during the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Convention Awards Ceremony, held at the Savannah Convention Center.