Municipal Desk Reference
Technology/Telecommunications
Rome City Commissioner Buzz Wachsteter has been advocating for Internet tax fairness on behalf of Rome, other Georgia cities and GMA for a number of years. In this Q&A, he talks about Internet tax fairness and how Georgia city officials can help get the federal Marketplace Fairness Act passed.
Published Date:
March 20, 2013
As Congress and the Administration continue the debate over the national deficit, federal budget, and tax code reform, most of the news has focused on the political standoff associated with sequestration. Two areas that appear to have bipartisan support, removing the tax exemption on interest paid for municipal bonds and legislation to begin enforcing the collection of taxes on remote/internet sales, impact cities directly.
Published Date:
February 28, 2013
City officials from Elberton, Thomasville and Lagrange told legislators at a Georgia House Energy, Utility and Telecommunications subcommittee hearing that HB 282 could impede economic development in rural Georgia. HB 282 would limit the ability of Georgia cities to deploy or expand broadband service in their communities.
Published Date:
February 28, 2013
Does 1.5Mbps meet the broadband needs of businesses and individuals in the 21st Century?
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February 27, 2013
Federally-seized drug money is being put to good use in Norcross, most recently funding the Norcross Police Department’s (NPD) purchase of a new system that combines WiFi and GPS technology.
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November 6, 2012
The widespread availability of mobile technology and broadband networks provides opportunities to connect citizens with local government leaders and providers of public service.
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October 12, 2012
After Billy Grogan started the job as Dunwoody’s first police chief at the end of 2008, he immediately knew the police department would need a strong online presence.
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June 8, 2012
Communities across the country are recognizing the pressing need to coordinate, plan for, and implement digital inclusion efforts to ensure that every resident is able to benefit in our increasingly digital society.
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March 28, 2012
When Congress passed the payroll tax cut extension and the President signed it into law earlier this month, they paved the way for the creation of a nationwide public safety broadband network.
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February 27, 2012
Several leading technology businesses, including Google, are urging state senators to vote against a bill that would severely limit cities’ abilities to provide broadband and telecom services.
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February 7, 2012
Leaders from eight municipalities told the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee that Sen. Chip Rogers’ broadband bill would impede broadband access to residents and business owners in their communities and negatively impact their ability to attract economic development to their cities.
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February 3, 2012
This guide explores how security controls can be used by government information technology staff, managers, and users to mitigate the risks intrinsic to social media.
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November 15, 2011
At least nine Georgia cities have recently taken crime fighting and prevention to a high-tech level.
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November 7, 2011
Q&A from Ask GMA.
Published Date:
November 7, 2011
All local communities can find themselves facing inclement weather or another emergency situation that requires a concerted response, and this in turn is the duty of the local government's Office of Emergency Management.
Published Date:
July 28, 2011