Viewpoints

"Positive leadership starts right here, today. Human. Honest. Hopeful. It’s certainly how I want to lead, and I hope you will join me. Together, let’s choose hope, choose positivity, choose people and change lives."

Cities aren’t just about buildings, roads, or policies, they’re about people. And it’s the people who serve our cities who make them strong. Thank you for all that you do.

In my professional role I don’t often talk about the subject of love, but today I do. What I’m going to share with you are my thoughts and feelings about cities and why they are worthy of love.

As we celebrate National Historic Preservation Month this May, it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the rich history that shapes Georgia’s cities.

The 2025 legislative session ended on April 4, giving Georgia’s cities much to celebrate—and even more to prepare for in the year ahead.