News Updates

GMA, Realtors Take on Georgia's Housing Shortage
GMA's Larry Hanson and Georgia Association of Realtors CEO Brad Mock came at Georgia's shortage of 60,000 housing units from different angles at a Georgia Chamber Foundation meeting recently, but agreed that the problem runs deeper than the most common explanations suggest.

ADA Web Accessibility Deadlines Extended for Local Governments
The U.S. DOJ has issued an interim final rule extending key compliance deadlines for state and local governments under the ADA’s web accessibility requirements.

Get to Know Your RMEBS Field Representatives
March 31, 2026
Georgia’s cities rely on trusted partners to help protect their employees today while also preparing them for tomorrow. Through the Risk Management Employee Benefit Services (RMEBS), field representatives work directly with local governments to provide hands-on support in two critical areas: loss prevention and retirement planning.

16 Georgia Communities Awarded $34.3 million for Drinking Water Projects
March 20, 2026
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has awarded $34,330,000 in grant funding to 16 communities through several federal programs to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and address PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

Two Cities Among Recipients of $33.2 Million in Conservation Grants
March 18, 2026
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has selected 14 projects to receive funding through its Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, committing $33.2 million to conservation and outdoor recreation efforts across the state. Two of the awards, totaling $5 million, will go directly to city governments.