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GEFA Approves $85.5 million in Infrastructure Projects
GEFA recently announced the approval of financing for nine infrastructure projects totaling $85.5 million.
Atlanta Mayor Offers Plan to Council on Tax Reform
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed presented his vision for improving the State of Georgia’s revenue structure to the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians.
Mandatory Collective Bargaining Dead, for Now
Recent efforts to pass mandatory federal collective bargaining legislation failed.
Changes to Ethics Act Impacts Filers
Passage of  the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Act of 2010 will impact local filing officers, as well as each local candidate and public officer in the state.
Mayor Walks the Walk of City History, Wellness
A walk with McDonough Mayor Billy Copeland is a walk through the city’s history – and a way of ensuring a healthier future
DOT Releases Draft Criteria for Regional Transportation Tax
Georgia DOT Planning Director Todd Long recently released the draft regional criteria for investments that can be funded with revenues from a regional transportation tax in 2012.
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Viewpoints
The Purpose of a City The Purpose of a City
Otis White, President, Civic Strategies, Inc.

I’d like to try my hand at defining a purpose for cities: Cities exist to create citizens.
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Grant & Award Opportunities
Lyerly Mayor Jessica Eller, left, receives a Safety Grant check from GMA's Lou Comer for the purchase of an air compressor for the Lyerly Fire Department.
2010 Annual Convention
2010 Connection
2010 Legislative Session
Save and E-Verify
Federal Stimulus
Georgia Cities Week
"If I Were Mayor, I Would ..." Essay Contest

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GeorgiaForward Forum | August 25
GMA Annual Convention | June 28
GMA Annual Convention | June 27
GMA Annual Convention | June 26
Legislative Policy Council | May 20-21
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