News Updates

GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson told the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation that rising costs are outpacing revenue growth, and asked lawmakers for more funding flexibility and relief.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) opened an online portal on July 15 to collect nominations for Georgia's Regional Water Planning Councils. The nomination period will run 45 days, with EPD collecting submitted names by August 29, 2026.

Across Georgia, communities once again came together to celebrate Georgia Cities Week—a statewide tradition that invites residents to experience, appreciate, and engage with their local governments that serve them every day.

City officials should prepare for upcoming ethics filing changes by registering for PeachFile, understanding new filing requirements, and taking advantage of available training.

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.