GMA Updates
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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the availability of $250 million in Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) funds for fiscal year 2024. This funding, included by the Governor and the Legislature in the state’s FY 2024 budget, presents a significant opportunity for Georgia's local governments to address infrastructure needs.
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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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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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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 the amended fiscal year 2024 budget, Governor Kemp proposed an additional $200 million of funding for local government transportation projects. But there are things local governments need to know before applying. Watch the video below to learn more.
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During GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit six policy committees convened to deliberate on a wide range of topics critical to the advancement and well-being of municipalities throughout Georgia.
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More than 1,200 government leaders, public servants, and legislative stakeholders gathered in Atlanta on January 26-29 for the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)’s Cities United Summit.
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The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28 during GMA’s Cities United Summit.
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GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit featured 1,200 attendees representing 206 cities, training classes, a trip to the Capitol and more! Watch this video to see why Georgia’s cities truly are… CITIES UNITED!
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Georgia cities like East Point recognize they have a stake in making sure children in their communities are fed and fed well.
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