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Georgia is solidifying its reputation as a leader in smart city innovations, with three local projects earning national recognition at this year’s Smart 20 Awards.

On Thursday, April 17, Gov. Brian Kemp announced over $11 million in Rural Workforce Housing Initiative grants to support 542 housing units across five Georgia communities. The awards highlight strong partnerships between local governments and real estate developers.

With a strong commitment to local leadership and a vision for cities nationwide, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson steps into his role as the National League of Cities Second Vice President–continuing Georgia’s legacy of influence on the national stage.

Few cities in Georgia have been left unscathed by a disastrous storm. Certainly not the City of Hazlehurst. In the year since he was elected as Hazlehurst’s Mayor, John Ramay has also seen a tornado, two hurricanes and a snowstorm hit the southeast Georgia city.

During this year's NLC Congressional City Conference, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.