Georgia Cities Newspaperhttp://www.gmanet.com/Feed.aspx?type=Rss20&method=Category&title=Georgia Cities Newspaper&descr=Georgia Cities Newspaper&criteria=732d8134-9b7d-e111-ab1f-0050569541deGeorgia Cities NewspaperFri, 24 May 2013 07:28:12 GMTen-usSign Maintenance Requirements for Local Governmenthttp://www.gmanet.com/MDR.aspx?CNID=70477http://www.gmanet.com/MDR.aspx?CNID=70477 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:56:00 GMTQ&A from Ask GMA.]]>Sandy Springs Looks to Future Downtownhttp://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70475http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70475 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:38:00 GMTWhile most cities in Georgia began with downtowns – a few shops, a train depot, maybe a post office and then houses surrounding the commercial center – some cities have to create that traditional feel of a city. Sandy Springs, one of Georgia’s newer cities, is beginning the process this spring of creating a downtown where none exists. ]]>Stone Mountain Uses EarthCraft Program to Build ‘Green’ City Hallhttp://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70474http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70474 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:25:00 GMTWhen building its new Municipal Building, Stone Mountain officials knew they wanted to build a “green” facility. But the cost of getting LEEDS certification was prohibitive. ]]>City Officials Need to Stand Up for Local Controlhttp://www.gmanet.com/Viewpoints.aspx?CNID=70472http://www.gmanet.com/Viewpoints.aspx?CNID=70472 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMTOver the last few years GMA has had to spend an inordinate about of time fighting legislation that would impose state level solutions to strictly local issues. This is a significant problem that promotes a “one-size-fits-all” mentality which limits your ability as a local official to address the needs of your city based on local circumstances, now and in the future. ]]>City and School Officials Collaborate To Keep Schools In Town http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70471http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70471 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:37:00 GMTDeciding where to build new schools and close existing ones is often a complicated issue with far reaching implications not just for school systems but city and county governments as well. ]]>Convention Promises Magical Speakerhttp://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70470http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70470 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:56:00 GMTGMA’s Annual Convention, June 23-26 in Savannah, promises to be magic. With the theme, “The Magic of Cities,” the convention will focus on how cities are transforming lives and communities.]]>Determined Downtowns: A Center of Employment and Opportunity http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70479http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70479 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:55:00 GMTToday’s economy beckons for local governments to become increasingly involved in economic development. More specifically, programs and initiatives that not only seek to increase the local tax base, but also provide lasting and meaningful job opportunities are paramount to the success of all jurisdictions. ]]>Cities Make Magic During Georgia Cities Weekhttp://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70476http://www.gmanet.com/Paper.aspx?CNID=70476 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:42:00 GMTCities across Georgia will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week this month, inviting residents and visitors to learn more about city operations and services. ]]>What I Learned from Writing About a ‘Great Project’http://www.gmanet.com/Viewpoints.aspx?CNID=70473http://www.gmanet.com/Viewpoints.aspx?CNID=70473 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:51:00 GMTIn the late 1970s, Columbus’ leaders began practicing what I call an “all-in” approach to civic projects. Looked at in one way, it was about public-private partnerships. But it was much bigger than that. It was about every sector doing its part on behalf of big projects – government, nonprofits, business, foundations – and taking responsibility for their success. ]]>