Earlier this week, city leaders from the City of Cairo came together for a Strategic Planning Retreat. Through collaboration and innovative thinking, they outlined key priorities to drive progress and enhance their community's growth and success. The retreat was facilitated by GMA's Member Services consultants Emily Davenport and Michael McPherson and was hosted at the Grady Cultural Center-GCC, located in the historic syrup factory. Is your city looking to set priorities and build in 2025? GMA's Member Services team can help your team facilitate a strategic planning session tailored to your city's needs. Contact your GMA district rep for more information: https://bit.ly/3IG7Knt
Georgia Municipal Association
Government Relations Services
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About us
The Georgia Municipal Association is making a difference in the lives of Georgians by helping city officials tackle the important work they were elected to do. GMA provides training to city officials so they are better equipped to handle the complex issues facing city governments; advocates on behalf of cities at the state Capitol and in Washington, D.C.; and provides employee benefits to city employees so cities can hire and retain the best employees. Services - such as audits, meeting management, franchise fee negotiations, IT and debt collection - provided by GMA to cities allow cities to operate more efficiently and effectively. Created in 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization. GMA's membership currently totals 527 municipal governments, accounting for more than 99% of the state's municipal population. A 63-member Board of Directors, composed of city officials, governs GMA, with day-to-day operations carried out by the CEO & Executive Director and a 98 person staff.
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http://www.gacities.com
External link for Georgia Municipal Association
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- Government Relations Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Nonprofit
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- 1933
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- Insurance, Retirement, Purchasing & Financing, Revenue, Government, and Cities
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201 Pryor St SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303, US
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On December 11, 2024, the City of Danielsville hosted the District 5 Lunch & Learn, led by City Clerk Kimberly Davis. The event was held in the beautifully restored historic R.G. Strickland Mercantile building, originally built in 1896 as Masonic Lodge #348. Now a stunning restaurant and event space, this meeting was the first event held in the building since its renovation! The session focused on Open Records and Records Retention, providing valuable insights to the clerks in attendance. Participants enjoyed a delicious meal courtesy of the City of Danielsville while connecting in this unique and historic venue. 📷 Pictured (left to right): Shemekia Armstrong (Athens-Clarke County), Ben Ona & Wendy Bond (Winterville), Kila Quigley (Arcade), Grace Martin (Bogart), Kimberly Davis (Danielsville), Laura Wilson (Monroe), Joan Champion (Shady Dale), Irma Robles (Nicholson), Brooke Haney (Auburn), and Sherri Bailey (GMA Member Services Consultant). A big thank you to the City of Danielsville and Kimberly Davis for hosting such a memorable event in a truly special location! #GaCities
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Want to know why some communities thrive while others don't? Register at https://lnkd.in/eM63Ti_V for "The Essentials," a full-day interactive course offered by the Georgia Academy of Economic Development. Classes scheduled in Americus, Moultrie, Sandersville and Gainesville.
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GMA Call for Projects Open! What do the cities of Greensboro, Clarkston and Porterdale have in common? All three were recent participants in the GMA Local Government Practicum program, bringing students onboard for a semester to provide research support on a municipal project or initiative at no cost. If your city is in need of research assistance beginning in January 2025 to help streamline a process, undertake an inventory, conduct a survey or evaluate procedures, fill out this form by December 31 to add your project to our Spring 2025 list. 🔗to form: https://lnkd.in/ehSUzYJS GMA will do our best to get you matched with a student or group of students. If you have any questions, contact Claire Chan at cchan@gacities.com. Cc: City of Clarkston, GA
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GMA's 2025 legislative policy platform is the culmination of extensive discussions with #GaCities members. During the upcoming legislative sessions, the Federal and Legislative Policy Councils, as well as GMA's Governmental Relations staff, will provide real-time feedback on critical policy issues. Learn more about the councils: https://lnkd.in/eKUDgHpV Read the 2025 Legislative Policies: https://lnkd.in/earSpmcq
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Registrations are pouring in for the 2025 Cities United Summit. Explore the Registration Planning Packet and secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/grtqCBV7 #CitiesUnited #GaCities
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AI can transform local government operations by improving public services and driving efficiency. Find out how in this new report from the National League of Cities and Google, which highlights practical approaches to AI adoption, emphasizing ethical, responsible, and transparent implementation for cities of all sizes. https://bit.ly/4eDPPKJ #GaCities
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GMA extends warm Thanksgiving greetings to all 537 cities! #GaCities
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Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to advocate for municipal priorities. Register for GMA's 2025 Cities United Summit: https://lnkd.in/grtqCBV7