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In this episode, representatives from the United Way provideed an overview of the ALICE Report and discussed opportunities for cities to collaborate with the United Way, businesses, and community nonprofits across our state.
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April 5, 2024
By Aileen Harris
The June 1 concert will see the Athens Master Chorale, directed by Joseph Napoli, joined by singers from 13 states and accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble to perform Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor, K.626.
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April 1, 2024
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia cities were honored with international smart cities awards.
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March 27, 2024
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
On February 29, 2024, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) announced that seven communities were awarded financing totaling $38,632,500 for water, wastewater, sewer, and stormwater projects
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The March 15 Supreme Court ruling in Lindke v. Freed establishes guidelines for city officials' social media use. Learn how this decision clarifies First Amendment issues surrounding the use of social media for personal and official business by public officials.
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On March 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Council (NSC) issued an announcement regarding the protection of our nation’s water infrastructure from cyber threats.
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Formally called “Congressional Directed Spending” or “Community Project Funding” requests, earmarks allow cities and nonprofits to request funding for specific needs in their communities.
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On March 11, 2024, Councilmember Joseph Goldstein of Marietta was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee of the Federal Communications Commission – bringing a local perspective to issues related to broadband and telecommunications.
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On March 12, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that five projects in Georgia were granted $210 million in infrastructure funding through two programs: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Pilot Program and the Inflation Reduction Act's Neighborhood Access and Equity Program.
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In this episode, we speak with Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales about the city’s “Hikeawassee” project, for which they recently won a Visionary City Award. We also discuss Statesboro’s Visionary-City-Award-winning project, the Village Builders Initiative, with Mayor Jonathan McCollar and Youth Program Coordinator Dr. LaSara Mitchell.
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The Georgia Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, March 5, in favor of the City of Winder in its Services Delivery Strategy legal battle with Barrow County.
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In this episode, Mayor Andrea Gibby of Young Harris - GMA’s Third Vice President and this year’s Georgia Cities Week Chair - presents information about Georgia Cities Week to inspire you and your city to organize a weeklong celebration of events to inform and engage your residents.
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In this episode, Rebecca Baskam and Carrie Oliver, co-leaders of the Metro-Atlanta Cities Well-being Initiative, share information about the initiative, provide examples of well-being topics and policy action plans developed by participating cities, and highlight lessons learned.
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