Tifton
Join city officials and staff from across the state at GMA’s Small Cities Conference, where connection, collaboration, and innovation take center stage! This year’s theme, “Building Stronger Communities,” sets the tone for a conference packed with insightful sessions, real-world strategies, and direct access to agencies offering vital resources to enhance city operations.
Blythe
Join us for the District 7 Mayors' Meeting.
Our topic of discussion will focus on an issue impacting cities across Georgia: the recruitment and retention of public safety personnel. We understand the critical role that strong, well-supported public safety teams play in the vitality of our communities, and this meeting is designed to provide practical insights and strategies to address these ongoing challenges.
Key topics to be discussed include:
Effective recruitment strategies for police...
Join GMA virtually on May 15 for an essential session on preparing your community for the upcoming hurricane season that starts June 1. Our presenter, Lowndes County Emergency Management Director, Ashley Tye, will provide municipal leaders with a focused overview of hurricane risk management, including hazard outlooks, interagency coordination protocols, continuity of operations planning, public information strategies, and leveraging state and federal resources such as FEMA's Public Assistance a...
Statham
District 5 Mayors' Meeting
Columbus
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Columbus! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.
Braselton
Join us for a special joint meeting of Districts 5 and 7 as we come together for a Clerk’s Lunch & Learn! Leona Rittenhouse, Government Relations Associate, will provide an overview of House Bill 92, recently passed during the latest Georgia Legislative Session. This legislation pertains to the base year homestead exemption and extends the deadline by which local governing authorities may choose to opt out of the exemption. Her presentation will cover key provisions of the bill, related implicat...
Join GMA virtually on June 12 for an essential session on preparing for an IT disaster. VC3 will provide an overview of common disasters (such as ransomware, flooding, and power outages), a 9-point disaster recovery checklist that you can use to evaluate your municipality, and the components needed for a disaster recovery plan. This will be an educational presentation to help municipalities prepare for the unexpected.
Atlanta
The Georgia Downtown Association's professional development program is designed to elevate the practice of community and economic development in downtown districts thereby providing a higher level of service and improving the quality of life for all of Georgia's communities and citizens. Benefits Provides a system of progressive, structured improvement in professional practice and receive peer recognition for distinct levels of achievement. Provides evidence of the employee's professional growth...
Savannah
GMA's Annual Convention will take place in Savannah from June 20-24, 2025.
Albany
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Albany! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.
Duluth
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate (MRAC) Program includes five classes to enlighten municipal employees and municipal officials on the different revenue sources and applicable laws in the administration and collection process. Program objectives include: Increasing the knowledge of all major components in property tax collection; Increasing the knowledge of the different taxes and revenue sources; To equip local governments with the tools and r...
Forsyth
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Human Resources Administration Certificate (HRAC) Program includes six classes designed to provide city elected officials and appointed staff with the tools to successfully recruit, train, and retain talent to provide services to their communities in an inclusive and equitable approach. The program also addresses the expanded need from the previous service of HR Express, which offered online webinars, training, and access to Personnel Law attorneys. Please...
Atlanta
The Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate equips municipal leaders with the skills to foster positive workplaces, strengthen community engagement, and drive long-term prosperity. Through collaboration and ethical leadership, participants will gain strategies to build thriving communities where people want to live, work, and play.
Valdosta
Connect, learn and grow with GMA's Risk Management and Employee Benefits Services (RMEBS) Team in Valdosta! Get first-hand updates on new initiatives, share your valuable feedback, and learn about our programs and services. Enjoy exclusive swag, lunch, and one-on-one time with our Leadership Team.