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2026 Youth Forum
Friday March 20- Monday March 23
The Youth Forum will kick-off Friday evening with registration, an ice-breaker event and dinner, continue all-day Saturday with an outing that evening, and conclude on Sunday afternoon. Youth Councils will also have the option to visit the Capitol on Monday (pre-registration required).
Puppet Show Performance
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Leesburg Public Library – 245 Walnut Ave S, Leesburg, GA 31763
Get ready for an exciting adventure with Georgia Caroline! A lively puppet show designed especially for elementary-aged students. Through engaging storytelling, colorful characters, and plenty of laughs, young audiences will discover how their local government works and why it matters in their everyday lives.
This special performance supports the Mayor’s Reading Club, encouraging a love of reading while helping kids better understand the role they can play in their community.
Perfect for curious young minds, this interactive experience blends entertainment and education in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to remember!
Bring your students, children, or youth groups and join us for a memorable show that inspires learning, civic awareness, and a love for reading! 🌟
New Politics Academy Presents: Answering the Call
May 9, 2026 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM Georgia Municipal Association – 201 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Our partners at New Politics Academy have just opened applications for Answering the Call!
New Politics Academy provides nonpartisan, cohort-based programs that help leaders explore what’s next and prepare them to step into political leadership rooted in service.
Their Answering the Call is a free, nonpartisan program that helps servant leaders decide whether politics is the next chapter after their service. You’ve spent your career serving others.
We believe that’s exactly the experience our politics is missing — and New Politics Academy would love to show you why. Learn more about Answering the Call here and apply by 3/31.
2026 Small Cities Conference
May 13-15, 2026 Gainesville Civic Center – 830 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA
GMA’s annual Small Cities Conference is designed to provide city officials and staff the opportunity to meet, network, and discuss topics that are most relevant to small cities. Each year the conference is filled with informative sessions and ample opportunities to connect with a variety of companies and agencies that provide essential resources to help streamline city operations.
Click here to learn more.