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WUpperelcome Levelto the Georgia Municipal Associa- tion’s 85th Annual Convention! It is always good to gather with the GMA “family” of cities in Savannah and use the opportunity to grow professionally, learn from our interactions with each other and plan together to meet the needs of our cities. This year, the theme of our convention is “The Character of Cities: Civility, Kindness, Inclusion.” President 1st Vice Throughout the Convention, we’ll be learning what Dorothy Hubbard President others are doing to be inclusive and encourage civili- Mayor, Albany Linda Blechinger ty. We’ll explore what defines city “character” – such Mayor, Auburn as its people, amenities, attitude or other attributes. Cities really are where democracy shines, and our Annual Convention embodies the spirit of the Convention theme. We come together from all over the state with different backgrounds, political views and experiences. But despite those differences, city leaders are excited to reconnect with each other and share ideas and support each other in our passion for public service. It really is inspiring to see city officials working together to solve the challenges our communities face and to find ways to improve the 2nd Vice 3rd Vice quality of life in our cities and our state. Hopefully, President President you will return to your city refreshed and inspired! Phil Best Vince Williams I encourage you to make the most of your Mayor, Dublin Mayor, Union City Convention experience. Attend training, policy committeeLower meetings Level and concurrent sessions. Visit the exhibit hall and see what solutions are out there to help your city. And say “thank you” to the exhibitors and sponsors for their support of the Annual Convention and GMA. Finally, have fun! We hope you enjoy the entertainment we have added this year, “The Swingin’ Medallions,” and find fun things to do in your down- time while in Savannah. It is always a pleasure to Immediate Past GMA Executive be in the beautiful city of Savannah and explore the President Director squares, restaurants and shops. Boyd Austin Larry Hanson On behalf of the GMA staff, let me also say that Mayor, Dallas we are here to serve you. If you have any questions or Registration Area concerns or any feedback on how we can make your Annual Convention experience better, please reach out to any of us. Thank you for your attendance and your service.

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Make SPINE to fit text pages GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Monday Evening Closing Event Exhibit Hall. Badges may be purchased for The closing event will take place on Mon- $25 at the registration desk for non-regis- day, June 25 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm tered guests. If you will not be using your at the Savannah International Trade and ticket for a particular event, please offer it Convention Center. This year’s event will to a friend or return it to the registration feature a “Taste of Savannah” with some desk at the Trade Center Lobby so that of your favorite Savannah restaurants, fun someone else may use it. activities and Casino games. In addition, enjoy an evening of singing and dancing Delegate Gift Pick Up in the Exhibit Hall with the Swingin’ Medallions beginning at All persons registered for the entire con- 7:30 pm in the Chatham Ballroom. vention should have a Delegate Gift ticket in their packet of tickets. To receive your Special thanks to Gas South for their gift, please bring the ticket to the Delegate support of the closing event. Gift counter located in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Registration Schedule Registration will be held in the Lobby of the Ribbons Savannah International Trade and Conven- Ribbons for first time attendees, Certified tion Center during the following hours: Cities of Ethics, training certificate recip- Friday, June 22 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ients, Legislative Policy Council members Saturday, June 23 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and policy committee members may be Sunday, June 24 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. picked up at the registration desk. Monday, June 25 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Wireless Internet Service Wireless Internet service is provided Only fully registered attendees will receive throughout the Savannah Internation- a delegate gift ticket. al Trade and Convention Center. Log on to Network GMA18. The password is Registration Fee Savannah. The on-site registration fee is $410 for city officials, $450 for Business Alliance- Part Stay Engaged During GMA’s Annual ners, $135 for spouses of delegates, $65 Convention! for each child of a delegate and $560 for Follow us: @gacities non-members. Tickets are required for ad- Tweet with us: #gacities mittance to convention meals, social events and entertainment. Badges must be worn GMA Annual Convention Mobile App to enter the Exhibit Hall. GMA’s Annual Convention mobile app is FREE and available in the Apple App Store Badges and Function Tickets and the Google Play Store! Search “Georgia Each person (including spouses and chil- Municipal Association Events” and down- dren) who is officially registered will re- load today for up to the minute schedule, ceive a badge and tickets for a delegate session descriptions, exhibitors and spon- gift and the Monday night Closing Event. sor listings! Delegate gift tickets may not be purchased separately. Badges must be worn at all Special thanks to Mobile Town Guide events and are required for entry into the for helping to provide this service.

4 5 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GMA Resource Area Sunday afternoon. Vendors will not be mail- Interested in learning more about the var- ing door prizes. Remember to visit the Exhibit ious GMA services available to your city? Hall and thank our exhibitors for being with us Stop by the GMA Resource Area, located in as their exhibit fee helps keep the registration the rotunda. Staff members will be avail- fee down for our attendees. able throughout the convention to provide information and answer your questions. Healthy Lifestyle Exhibit Local Government Risk Management Ser- Dress vices (LGRMS) is hosting a Healthy Lifestyle Dress for all events during the convention exhibit during the convention to highlight is casual. Meeting rooms are cool, so dress the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. appropriately. Come by the LGRMS booth in the Exhibit Hall for your free massage and to learn about im- Refund Policy portant health and safety issues. Full refunds were given for cancellations re- ceived before April 10. Cancellations submitted Shuttle Transportation between April 10 and before May 25 were as- “Visit Savannah” has made special transpor- sessed a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will tation arrangements to accommodate you. be given for cancellations made after May 25. Please consult the schedule board at your hotel or pick up a schedule at the welcome Exhibit Hall desk at the Trade and Convention Center. With more than 200 exhibitors participating, the Exhibit Hall provides a great oppor- Parking tunity to learn more about a wide range of The Savannah International Trade and products and services available to your city. Convention Center has 1500 parking spaces. The Exhibit Hall will be open during the Parking is free to GMA guests. following hours: Saturday, June 23 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Hotels & Telephone Numbers (912 area code) Sunday, June 24 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Please be respectful of our exhibitors, as they Andaz 233-2116 are here to do business. All children must be B Historic Savannah (888)662-4683 accompanied by an adult while in the Exhibit Comfort Suites 629-2001 Hall. Everyone, including children, must have Courtyard by Marriott 790-8287 a name badge to enter the Exhibit Hall. Embassy Suites 721-6900 Fairfield Inn and Suites 236-1777 Exhibitor Door Prizes Hampton Inn (Bay St.) 231-9700 Some exhibitors will be giving away door priz- Hampton Inn (Oglethorpe St.) 721-1600 es. Instead of announcing the winners, exhib- Holiday Inn Express (Bay St.) 231-9000 itors will place a form on the Message Board Holiday Inn (Bryan St.) 790-1000 located in the front of the Exhibit Hall on the Hotel Indigo 236-4440 100 aisle. It will be the responsibility of the ex- Hyatt Regency 238-1234 hibitors to post the winners’ names and the re- Marriott Riverfront 233-7722 sponsibility of the attendees to check the Mes- Residence Inn 233-9996 sage Board. All winners will be posted on the Staybridge Suites 721-9000 Message Board by 1:00 pm on Sunday. Door The Brice 238-1200 prizes must be picked up prior to 1:30 pm on Westin 201-2000 6 7 GENERAL INFORMATION

SPONSORS Notes

Presenting Sponsor u Georgia Power

Platinum Sponsors u The Coca Cola Company u Gas South u ThingTech

Gold Sponsors u Consolidated Pipe Supply u Elarbee Thompson Sapp & Wilson, LLP u USBank

Silver Sponsors u Alston and Bird, LLP u Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. u Coleman and Talley u Davenport & Company, LLC. u Gallagher Bassett u Georgia Apartment Association u Georgia Cable Association u Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) u New South Construction Company u Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC u Springsted

Bronze Sponsors u Turnipseed Engineers, Inc. u Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia

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Friday, June 22 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm Board of Directors’ Meeting 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Chatham A Registration Presiding 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dorothy Hubbard Municipal Training Institute Mayor, Albany – GMA President Course descriptions can be found in the Convention mobile app, training brochure or on the GMA website. u Capital Improvement Program Room 104 u Civics for Local Government Room 103 u Current Issues: Understanding the Census Room 102 u Current Issues: Understanding, Funding & Fighting the New Face of Homelessness Room 202 u Living Beyond Expectations: The Opportunities and Challenges of the Growing Senior Population Room 100 u Mobile Workshop - Port of Savannah Room 101 u Municipal Courts Post Ferguson: Promoting Justice, Protecting City Assets Room 105 and Room 106 u Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Room 204 and Room 205 u New and Emerging Technology for Cities Room 203 u Roles and Responsibilities of Council and Staff Room 200 and Room 201 12 13 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23

Saturday, June 23 u Municipal Taxation 101 – The Basics 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Oglethorpe Auditorium Registration u New and Emerging Technology for Cities 7:30 am – 8:15 am Room 103 Continental Breakfast for Training Participants u Public Policy Development and Implementation 8:15 am –11:15 am Westin – Harbor Ballroom A Municipal Training Institute u Recreation and Parks (lunch is not included) Westin – Harbor Ballroom B Course descriptions can be found in the Convention mobile app, training brochure u Risk and Insurance 101 or on the GMA website. Room 100 u Beyond the Beltway: Influencing u Roles and Responsibilities Federal Policy through Grassroots of Council and Staff Engagement Westin – Grand Ballroom A Westin – Grand Ballroom F u Changing Demographics 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Room 101 Policy Committee Meetings/ u Current Issues: Working Lunch Municipal Law Update 2018 The purpose of committee meetings is Room 102 to discuss legislative and policy issues of u Effective Practices interest to cities. The membership will for Municipal Operations use the meetings to review and adopt the Westin – Grand Ballroom B proposed 2019 policy recommendations suggested by city officials during the GMA u Excellence in Customer Service spring listening sessions and endorsed by Room 104 the Legislative Policy Council.

u Information Privacy and (Lunch is available only for those Security Breaches attending a policy committee meeting Room 105 at 11:30 am) u Let’s Get Social Room 106 u Environment and Natural Resources u Mobile Workshop – Room 200-202 Placemaking in Action Meet at the Andaz Hotel in Regulations on the state and its local the Decker Studio Room governments are often hard to comply 14 Barnard Street, with and equally burdensome on com- Savannah, Georgia 31401 munities that may be struggling to pro- (A shuttle will run from the vide basic services. In the wake of the Westin at 7:45 am) recent hurricanes and tornadoes, some 14 15 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23

cities are having a hard time doing basic mean for municipalities. clean-up and preparation activities and Chair: have asked for help from the Department Keith Turman, Mayor Pro Tem, Royston of Natural Resources. Members of the state legislature will be with us to discuss Presenter: the legislative session and what we might l Representative Chuck Efstration, expect to see from them in the 2019 Governor’s Floor Leader session. A representative from the De- l Moki Macias, Atlanta Pre-Arrest partment of Natural Resources has been Diversion Initiative invited to give a departmental update. Staff Contact: Justin Kirnon, Senior Chair: Governmental Relations Associate Danny Dunagan, Mayor, Gainesville Special thanks to GMA’s Property and Presenters: Liability Insurance Fund Program l Representative Debbie Buckner, for supporting this event. Member, House Natural Resources and Environment Committee l Senator Tyler Harper, Chair, Sen- 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm ate Natural Resources and Environment Policy Committee Meetings Committee u Municipal Government l Representative Lynn Smith, Chair, Room 200-202 House Natural Resources and Environ- The principles of ‘local control’ and ‘home ment Committee rule’ are attacked during each legislative session. Key legislators from both the Staff Contact: Michael McPherson, Senate and the House of Representatives Governmental Relations Associate will provide insights into preemption trends Special thanks to GMA’s Natural and touch on a wide range of municipal Gas Purchasing Program for powers from annexation and de-annex- supporting this event. ation to local government authority to maintain public rights-of-way. Attendees will hear the latest on “small cell” legisla- u Public Safety tion and municipal concerns being commu- Room 203-205 nicated to wireless telecom providers.

Public safety is crucial to the success Chair: of every community in Georgia. ‘Bail Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange reform’ and ‘diversion programs’ are Presenters: more than just buzzwords in the news. l Senator Frank Ginn, Chair, Regulated These topics have been shaping policies Industries and Utilities Committee and state laws over the last few years, but many officials lack resources and l Representative Barry Fleming, understanding of such programs. A leg- Vice Chair, House Governmental Affairs islator who served on Governor Deal’s Committee Criminal Justice Reform Council and a l Senator Renee Unterman, municipal court official will be on hand Chair, Senate Health and Human Services to discuss what these complex issues Committee 16 17 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23

Staff Contact: Charlotte Davis, Staff Contact: : Joel Wiggins, Government Relations Associate Government Relations Associate Special thanks to Coleman and Talley Special thanks to GMA’s Hotel & Motel Tax for supporting this event. Recovery Program for supporting this event.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Revenue and Finance Policy Committee Meetings Room 203-205 u Community Development Since the manner of taxing motor vehi- Room 200-202 cles changed in 2013, local governments have seen a decrease in taxes derived The focus on keeping Georgia’s title as from this revenue source. The reform of the “No. 1 state to do business” pushed the Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) became the General Assembly to pass quality of a GMA priority over subsequent legisla- life measures. This past legislative session tive sessions. HB 329, which was signed saw the passage of SB 17 (the Brunch into law by Governor Deal after the 2018 Bill), HB 332 (the Outdoor Stewardship session, will reform the TAVT process and Act) and SR 821 regarding cyber security give local governments a larger share and technology innovation corridors and of the overall revenue stream. Repre- the introduction of many other pieces of sentative Shaw Blackmon, who worked legislation geared toward redevelopment diligently over the past two sessions on and conservation. State legislators will passing this legislation, will be in atten- discuss session highlights and insights into dance to speak to the measure. In addi- what may come in 2019. Representatives tion to TAVT discussions, there have been from the Department of Community Affairs numerous other tax issues discussed at and the Department of Economic Develop- the Capitol, from internet sales tax to ment have been invited to give updates. local option sales tax (LOST) distribution. Chair: Chairman Ron Stephens and Minority Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Leader Bob Trammell, who both serve on Moultrie the House Ways and Means Committee, Presenters: will provide their perspectives on these l Senator P.K. Martin, Vice Chair, State & important issues. Local Governmental Operations Committee Chair: l Representative Ron Stephens, Evie McNiece, Commissioner, Rome Chair, House Economic Development & Presenters: Tourism Committee l Representative Shaw Blackmon, l Senator Renee Unterman, Chair, Chair, House Ways and Means Sales Tax Senate Health & Human Services Subcommittee Committee l Representative Ron Stephens, Staff Contact: Michael McPherson, Chair, House Economic Development Governmental Relations Associate Committee Special thanks to GMA’s Equipment and l Representative Bob Trammell, Real Estate Financing Program for House Minority Leader supporting this event. 18 19 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 23

u Transportation National Anthem Room 203 - 205 Lieutenant Rodney Brooks Public transit is vital to economic develop- Henry County Fire Department ment and can be an effective and efficient Invocation way to move people throughout the state. Rochelle Robinson, Mayor, Douglasville Historically, funding for such projects has Welcome to Savannah been a barrier but with the passage of Eddie DeLoach, Mayor, Savannah House Bill 930 during the 2018 legislative session, the landscape for transporta- Special Recognitions tion funding has been transformed. Local Larry Hanson, GMA Executive Director governments in metro Atlanta will now Renaissance Award have new funding mechanisms for transit Mike Starr, President, Georgia Cities expansion projects and options are being Foundation explored for other communities across the state. Legislators who have been close- Keynote Speaker ly involved in metro and rural transit will Celeste Headlee discuss the new options available to local Celeste Headlee is an award-winning governments. journalist, professional speaker and author Chair: of the book We Need to Talk – How to Have Kay Pippin, Mayor, Jackson Conversations That Matter. She was the host of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Presenters: Broadcasting for four years and spent 19 l Representative Chuck Efstration, years at National Public Radio where she Vice Chair, Transportation Appropriations anchored shows including Tell Me More, Subcommittee Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered l Representative Al Williams, Mem- and Weekend Edition. ber, House Transportation Committee Staff Contact: Justin Kirnon, Senior Governmental Relations Associate Special thanks to GMA’s Telecommu- nications and Right of Way Manage- ment Program for supporting this event. Headlee

Special thanks to Gas South, Georgia 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Power and ThingTech for supporting Opening General Session this event. Chatham Ballroom Presiding 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dorothy Hubbard, Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall Mayor, Albany – GMA President Special thanks to Nichols, Cauley & Parade of Flags Associates, LLC and Charles Abbot Associates for supporting this event. 20 21 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24

Sunday, June 24 8:00 am – 9:30 am City Managers’ Session and Breakfast 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Room 200-202 City Attorneys’ Session and Breakfast These days, it has become common to read Westin – Grand Ballroom A/B news stories about cities that are victims The City Attorneys’ Session is the Associa- of cyberattacks, viruses, ransomware, and tion’s annual CLE for city attorneys and is data breaches. All cities are vulnerable to the annual business meeting for the City cyberattacks, as several Georgia cities have Attorney’s Section of GMA. City attorneys learned firsthand. During this session, city will hear presentations on recent litiga- managers will hear from a Georgia city tion surrounding service delivery strategy, about the lessons learned from a cyber- First Amendment protests and the valid attack. Kelly Tullis, GMA’s CIO, will present rationales for the limitation of free speech, information about best practices and pre- cyberattacks on cities and how to prepare vention tips that your city can implement for them and respond when they happen, to lessen the risk of exposing your citizens’ a municipal primer on blight and how to personal information to hackers or unautho- address blight issues in your municipality rized individuals. as well as a legislative update. There will Participants will also receive an overview also be a city attorney roundtable to dis- of what defines a “Smart City” from Deb- cuss other legal issues such as municipal ra Lam, Managing Director, Smart Cities, court and opioid litigation. at Georgia Tech. She will also discuss the Presiding Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, a Linnie Darden, City Attorney, Hinesville statewide peer network and technical assistance program to support smart community Presenters: projects with local governments. There will l Andrew J. Welch III, Locust Grove City also be a discussion of example projects Attorney, Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC where Georgia cities are using technology to l Linnie Darden, City Attorney, Hinesville improve the quality of life of their citizens. l Brad Sears, City Attorney, Newnan Presiding Blaine Williams, Manager, Athens-Clarke l Jessica O’Connor, Staff Attorney, County - GCCMA Vice-President Griffin Presenters: l Susan Moore, General Counsel, Georgia l Kelly Tullis, Chief Information Officer, Municipal Association Georgia Municipal Association Special thanks to Alston & Bird, Elarbee, l Debra Lam, Georgia Institute of Technol- Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, the Georgia ogy, Managing Director for Smart Cities and Apartment Association and the Georgia Inclusive Innovation, Institute for People Cable Association for their support of this and Technology event. Staff Contact: Kay Love, Municipal Operations Consultant 7:30 am – 8:15 am Special thanks to Davenport & Company, Worship Service MEAG Power, New South Construction Oglethorpe Auditorium Company, Springsted and Georgia Cable Association for supporting this event. 22 23 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24

8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:30 am Federal Policy Council Meeting Exhibit Hall Opening with light breakfast Room 203-205 Badges must be worn at all events and The Federal Policy Council (FPC) is are required for entry into the Exhibit Hall. GMA’s federal legislative advocacy Badges may be purchased for $25 at the group. The primary purpose of the FPC registration desk for non-registered guests. is to maintain communications with the Exhibit Hall Georgia congressional delegation in support of GMA’s federal municipal policies. Special thanks to Charles Abbott The focus of this meeting is infrastruc- Associates, Inc. for supporting this event. ture investment in America. Whether it is transportation, water and wastewater improvements, downtown revitalization 9:45 am – 10:45 am projects or workforce development, District Caucuses investing in the nation’s physical and Each district will meet to discuss issues of human infrastructure pays long-term interest to their area. benefits for our economy and our communities. FPC members will hear Districts 1 & 2 from Brittney Kohler of the NLC federal Room 100-101 advocacy staff, who will discuss NLC’s “Rebuild with Us” initiative and how city District 3 leaders across the country are working Westin – Harbor Ballroom A/B together to urge the federal government to fund infrastructure programs that Districts 4, 6 & 8 strengthen local economies and, in turn, Room 102-103 state and federal economies. Brittney will also discuss the challenges of meet- Districts 5 & 7 ing the needs of local residents and Room 200-202 businesses in an era of increased federal preemption of municipal government. Districts 9 & 12 Chair: Room 105-106 Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City - GMA Third Vice President Districts 10 & 11 Oglethorpe Auditorium Presenter: Brittney D. Kohler, Program Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, National 11:00 am – 12:00 pm League of Cities Legislative Policy Council Meeting Room 203-205 Staff Contact: Becky Taylor, Director, Federal The Legislative Policy Council is the Relations & Research focal point for the Association’s legislative policy effort, combining the efforts and input of GMA’s six standing policy committees as well as input from the

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Spring Listening Sessions. The Coun- 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm cil prepares a proposed Legislative Concurrent Sessions Platform for consideration by GMA’s six policy committees at the Annual u Cyberattacks and Georgia’s Cities Convention in Savannah. Following the Oglethorpe Auditorium policy committee meetings, the Council may make any further refinements to Cyberattacks on city government com- the Legislative Platform deemed neces- puter networks continue to rise, dis- sary before voting to present it to the rupting operations, jeopardizing sensi- membership for approval at the annual tive data and creating large unplanned business meeting on Sunday afternoon. mitigation expenditures. What do city Following the adoption of GMA’s legisla- leaders need to know about cyberse- tive platform, the Council may discuss curity? How do you ensure your city is ideas to broaden engagement between protected and prepared when some- city officials and legislators prior to the thing happens? Listen as three different 2019 General Assembly session. aspects of this topic are explored – prevention, response and public relations. Presiding Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin Moderator: GMA Second Vice President Kenny Smith, City Manager, Griffin Panelists: l Brittany Denney, Public Relations 11:15 am – 1:15 pm Manager, City of Hinesville Lunch in the Exhibit Hall l Exhibit Hall Cam Mathis, IT Director, Savannah Badges are required for entry into the l Dave Mims, CEO, Sophicity Exhibit Hall. Badges may be purchased for $25 at the registration desk for non-regis- Staff Contacts: tered guests. • Amy Henderson, Director of Special thanks to Consolidated Pipe and Communications and Marketing Supply for supporting this event. • Kelly Tullis, Chief Information Officer

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm u Member Services Advisory Council Challenges in the Town Commons: Meeting Managing Congested Rights-of-Way Room 200-202 Room 100/101 Mixing people and businesses creates The Member Services Advisory Council economic activity. When you’re stop- members will receive status reports on a ping into your favorite Main Street busi- number of GMA’s ongoing and planned ser- nesses, do you ever wonder how the vice initiatives as well as provide feedback merchandise got there in the first place? on potential new Association programs. Delivery trucks are the oil that lubri- Chair: cates the economic activity of our cities. Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City Remembering that point can be difficult, GMA Third Vice President 26 27 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24

however, if you’re stuck behind a dou- deployment. This session will include ble-parked delivery vehicle. Likewise, information about Georgia cities’ infra- businesses and people need to maintain structure needs and efforts by Con- a high-level of connectivity to broadband gress to prepare legislation that will wireless Internet in busy, dense urban support local infrastructure projects. centers, but new telecom poles in rights- Attendees will learn practical tips for of-way can be an aesthetic eyesore and effective strategic planning for infra- pose public safety hazards. Balancing structure projects and how to leverage demands on the ROW with the need federal funds along with local revenues to preserve attractive communities is to complete infrastructure projects. difficult. This session will discuss all too Participants will also learn how city common challenges in maintaining the officials can work with Georgia’s Con- town commons, from accommodating gressional delegation to share local wireless providers’ small cell applications stories about infrastructure needs and to delivery truck issues and successful help guide the federal decision making process, insuring that municipal prior- streetscape programs. ities are included in federal infrastruc- Moderator: ture legislation. Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange Moderator: Presenters: Autron Hayes, City Manager, Sylvester l Cotena Alexander, Engineering Program Management Officer, Atlanta Presenters: l Lance Jones, City Manager, Dublin l Bridget Lidy, Director of Planning and Urban Design, Savannah l Brittney D. Kohler, Program Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, l Frank Morris, Vice President of Corpo- National League of Cities rate Public Affairs, United Parcel Service l Willis NeSmith, Mayor, Lyons Staff Contact: Charlotte Davis, Governmental Relations Staff Contacts: Associate • Kay Love, Municipal Operations Consultant u Rebuild with Us: Federal-Local • Becky Taylor, Director of Federal Partnerships to Meet Infrastructure Relations & Research Needs Room 102-103

Georgia’s cities will need an estimated u Would You Like A To-Go Cup? - $11.2 billion over the next five years to Downtown Entertainment Districts complete capital infrastructure projects. Room 105-106 While local governments have stepped up to the plate and taken the lead in Entertainment Districts, also known as funding many improvements, local reve- Restaurant Districts, are defined areas nues alone will not be sufficient to meet that allow for approved public alcohol current and future needs for critical in- consumption. While some cities allow frastructure projects including water and these special districts for special events sewer, transportation, and broadband 28 29 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24 Schedule of Events Sunday, June 24

only and others allow them every day Report from the Legislative Policy of the week, all cities generally have Council & Adoption of the 2019 limitations on what can be consumed Legislative Policies and where the beverages can be pur- Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin – GMA Second chased. Presently, cities of various sizes Vice President throughout the state have created these districts. Come to this session and find Report from the Federal Policy out why our panelist cities created these Council areas and how their downtowns have benefited. Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City GMA Third Vice President Moderator: Isaiah Hugley, City Manager, Proposed Amendments to the Columbus GMA Bylaws Presenters: Keith Brady, Mayor, Newnan – l Denise Brinson, Assistant City Chair, GMA Bylaws Review Committee Manager, Suwanee l Amanda Glover, Executive Director, Nominating Committee Report & Downtown Development Authority of Election of 2018-2019 Officers and Bainbridge Board of Directors l Angela Sheppard, Assistant City Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson Manager, Gainesville

Staff Contacts: 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm • Chris Higdon, Community Develop- Training Ceremony ment Manager Chatham Ballroom • Perry Hiott, Director, Community Officials who have completed the re- Development & Financial Services quirements for the Harold F. Holtz Mu- nicipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Recognition, Achievement, Excellence, 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Distinction and Dedication since January Voting Credential Pickup will be recognized along with those who Outside Chatham Ballroom completed the 2018 Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute and those receiving Municipal Clerks Certificates. 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm The 2018 recipients of the Municipal Business Meeting Revenue Administration Certificate will Chatham Ballroom also be recognized. A reception celebrating the incoming GMA President and Presiding: training certificate recipients will imme- Dorothy Hubbard diately follow the training ceremony. Mayor, Albany – GMA President Presiding: Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany - GMA President

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Presentation of Training Certificates l An’cel Davis, Councilmember, Riverdale Monday, June 25 - Chair, Municipal Training Board l Dr. Laura Meadows, Director, Carl 7:45 am – 8:45 am Vinson Institute of Government, University Municipal Training Board Meeting of Georgia Jasper Room l Aileen Harris, Training Manager, GMA The Municipal Training Board will receive l Karen Jordan, City Clerk, Ball Ground updates on the Harold F. Holtz Municipal - President, Georgia Municipal Clerks and Training Institute from staff of GMA and Finance Officers Association the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. l Susan Kirkland Maxwell, Program Coordinator, Carl Vinson Institute of Chair: Government An’cel Davis, Councilmember, l Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA Riverdale

8:00 am – 10:00 am 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm RMEBS Meeting President’s Reception Westin – Grand Ballroom C Georgia International Gallery Annual Meeting of the Risk Management (outside Chatham Ballroom) and Employee Benefits Services Member- ship and Georgia Municipal Employees Join us as we celebrate the newly elected Benefit System/Workers Compensation GMA President and the recipients of training Self-Insurance Fund/Georgia Interlocal certificates. Risk Management Agency /Defined Con- tribution-Deferred Compensation Boards of Trustees Meetings followed by the GM- CIC Annual Shareholders Meeting. Presiding: Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson RMEBS Chair

9:00 am – 10:00 am Rapid Fire Sessions: Showcase of Successful Initiatives Interested in learning about successful programs and projects that have been initiated in other cities across the state? If so, plan to attend one of the Rapid Fire sessions. Each session will provide attendees an

32 33 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 opportunity to hear fast-paced presen- ing citizen engagement and informa- tations, followed by a brief question and tion sharing were the initial goals, answer period. these games have created a greater sense of community and an awareness Staff Contact: Janice Eidson, Director, of Jesup. Conferences & Management Services McRae-Helena (pop. 8,338): Police Chief Glenn Giles Small City Rapid Fire The City Police Department has part- Room 204/205 nered with the Telfair County School Moderator: System to provide active school Charles Coney, City Manager, Hampton shooter situation training once a year Hoschton (pop. 1,377): for all teachers, staff and administra- City Clerk April Plank tors. The training also involves the The city of Hoschton recently com- McRae-Helena Fire Department, Telfair pleted its first-ever “Spring Cleaning County Sheriff’s Office, AirEvac, and Challenge” in one of the city’s “prob- Telfair-Wheeler E-911 which allows lem areas” known for code violations. every area of public safety to be test- The city provided dumpsters and ed. After the enactment exercise, a hauled them off at no cost. Seven briefing session is held to discuss how dumpsters were filled over the chal- the procedures worked and to address lenge weekend, and most properties any concerns. The exercise also pro- are now code-compliant. Neighboring vides an opportunity for the city to test communities are so impressed that capacity of the communication system, they are now requesting a “Cleaning by having everyone call 911 at the Challenge” in their area. same time. Jackson (pop 5,000): Porterdale (pop. 1,400): Mayor Kay Pippin City Manager Bob Thomson Over the past two and a half years, Learn how the city of Porterdale is the city of Jackson has ramped up using its natural, recreational and efforts to clean up overgrown lots, historic assets to strengthen their local demolish or force repairs to blighted economy and preserve the heritage properties and remove illegal signs and character of the community. Using and abandoned and disabled vehicles these assets helps provide the qual- from the city. ity of life residents want and attracts new residents and businesses to their Jesup (pop 10,000): community. City Clerk Rose Marcus Jackson In January, Jesup saw its first snow Tybee Island (pop. 3,000): day in 30 years and Clerk Rose Jack- City Clerk Jan LeViner son decided to engage citizens in a Tybee Island’s Youth Council promotes photo contest using the city’s Face- youth development through participa- book page. The contest was so suc- tion in government programs and com- cessful that the city now encourages munity events. Students in the pro- citizens to visit the page to learn of gram are 4th and 5th graders, making other contests and games that often them the youngest Youth Council in the have prizes involved. While increas- state of Georgia. In addition to learn- 34 35 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25

ing about government operations, catalyst for locally-initiated projects, inspiring the students are also instrumental in small businesses to garner wider community helping the city council develop pro- support for creative endeavors and mobilizing grams and activities that the communi- individuals to collectively invest their resourc- ty youth want and need. es into the development of the town. Perry (pop. 15,000): Assistant City Manager Robert Smith Large City Rapid Fire Beginning in 2015, the city of Perry went Room 201/202 through a comprehensive branding initiative Moderator: with the goal of determining who it is as a Michelle Cooper Kelly, Councilmember, community and competitively positioning Marietta Perry for the future. Nearly 15 months of Douglasville (pop. 33,000): work culminated in an exciting, sustainable, City Manager, Marcia Hampton versatile and, perhaps most importantly, Find out what Douglasville has done to true community brand. The brand is a prom- receive the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s ise to those who live in Perry, conduct busi- Award for healthiest employer for the past ness in Perry, and visit Perry. Perry truly is two years. Through health and wellness “Where Georgia Comes Together.” events, the city has cut their claims experi- Thomasville (pop. 18,000): ence drastically. Duane Treadon, Director East Point (pop. 35,000): of Planning & Housing City Manager Fred Gardiner The Rose Parade is the one of the main at- and Farhadul Islam, IT Director tractions during the weeklong Rose Show and The city of East Point has worked with Festival, but getting the parade entries proper- EPA’s College/Underserved Community ly lined up in the staging area was a challenge. Partnership Program (CUPP) to improve The city’s GIS department stepped in and de- their cyber security. Learn more about veloped a parade lineup map and app to assist how your city can benefit from the CUPP parade marshals, participants and the public. program; a unique partnership between The app was used more than 400 times during cities, university students and the EPA. the hours before the parade. The GIS department is currently looking for other innovative Lawrenceville (pop. 30,000): uses for their GIS system. City Manager Chuck Warbington The Lawrenceville “Finance Citizen Review Woodstock (pop. 30,000): Committee” was established to help gain City Manager Jeff Moon community trust and support for invest- The city of Woodstock partnered with the ments in projects. The intended purpose Cherokee Office of Economic Development of the citizen review committee was to and Chattahoochee Technical College to create provide proactive transparency, but it has a co-work space “The Circuit” on the college also become a tremendous grassroots campus in Downtown Woodstock. The Circuit marketing asset. is the official Student Center for Chattahooch- Monroe (pop. 13,000): Economic De- ee Tech and provides a space for students to velopment Specialist Sadie Krawczyk work on projects, hang out with friends and Learn how the city of Monroe uses the interact with local entrepreneurs. local crowdfunding tool to serve as a 36 37 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25

10:15 am – 11:15 am this session, learn what resources are avail- Concurrent Sessions able for cities and what other communities are doing to address housing issues. u Art or Science? Recruiting and Retaining Public Safety Employees Moderator: Room 105/106 Sadie Krawczyk, Economic Development Specialist, Monroe A trained and viable public safety workforce is critical to the operation of Presenters: Georgia’s cities. Yet, because of increas- l Letitia Robinson, Department of ing fiscal pressures, competition among Behavioral Health and Developmental cities, counties and the state, as well as Disabilities, Director of Supported Housing the potential danger inherent in these l Tiffany Walraven, Councilmember, positions, recruiting and retaining public Pembroke safety employees is increasingly difficult. l Cindy Murphy Kelley, Executive This session will highlight the strategies Director, Chatham Savannah Authority four cities have undertaken to address for the Homeless their public safety workforce issues. l Teresa Concannon, Housing Outreach Moderator: Coordinator, Georgia Department of John Gayle, Mayor, Valdosta Community Affairs Presenters: l Marcia Hampton, City Manager, Staff Contacts: Douglasville • Amy Henderson, Director, Communications and Marketing l Brian Childress, Police Chief, Valdosta • Chris Higdon, Manager, Community l Kathy Young, Deputy Administrator Development of Finance & Public Safety, Fitzgerald l Chris Crossen, Captain, Patrol Division u Civility in a Digital Age Commander, Dalton Oglethorpe Auditorium Staff Contacts: Elected officials have always been a target • Justin Kirnon, Senior Governmental for discussion, but in this digital age, un- Relations Associate kind comments and false information are • Brian Wallace, Director, Strategic amplified and spread even faster. In this Initiatives session, presenters will discuss how and when to engage online and the best ways to use social media as an elected official u Housing for All: Workforce to promote your city. Housing and Homelessness Moderator: Room 102/103 Hasco Craver, Assistant City Manager, Cities around the state struggle with Newnan workforce housing and homelessness. Presenters: Lack of affordable housing can impact l Eric Clarkson, Mayor, Chamblee business recruitment and economic de- l Lauren Cleland, Director of Digital velopment, while homelessness creates Marketing, Visit Savannah myriad social and public safety issues. In 38 39 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 l Douglas Hollberg, Commission Chair, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Griffin Awards Luncheon (separate ticket required) Chatham Ballroom Staff Contact: • Kelli Bennett, Communications and Presiding Marketing Associate Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany • Alan Dickerson, Director, Training and Invocation Member Services Administration Randy Toms, Mayor, Warner Robins • Amy Henderson, Director, Guest Speaker Communications and Marketing Governor Nathan Deal Presentation of Georgia Key u Inclusion in Georgia’s Cities: Citizen Award Making Everybody Count Larry Hanson, Executive Director, GMA Room 100/101 Installation of Board and Officers This session consists of a panel of federal, l Susan Moore, General Counsel, GMA state, and city officials who are actively pro- l Jack Wilson, City Attorney, Auburn moting inclusion in Georgia cities. The present- Municipal Government Hall of ers will highlight their respective value proposi- Fame Presentation tions and initiatives with a focus on outcomes, Julie Smith, Mayor, Tifton lessons, and strategies for implementation. Among other things, attendees will learn: Recognition of the Clerk of the Year G why an accurate 2020 Census count matters and Karen Jordan, City Clerk, Ball Ground – how city leaders can use community engagement to President, Georgia Municipal Clerks and achieve a good population count Finance Officers Association G how inclusive fiscal and budgetary policies translate into equitable economic opportunities and stronger Recognition of Certified Cities of Ethics communities Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange G how a city in Georgia uses inclusion in its strategic Great Promise Partnership planning to encourage diversity and increase citizen Cornerstone Community Awards engagement. l Mike Beatty, Director, USDA Center for Moderator: Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Kenneth Howard, City Manager, Hinesville and Founder, Great Promise Partnership l Lori Heemann, Executive Director, Great Panelists: Promise Partnership l Jennifer L. Owens, Deputy Director, Georgia Budget & Policy Institute l Thurmond Tillman, Partnership Special thanks to US Bank for supporting Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau this event. l Blaine Williams, Manager, Athens-Clarke County Staff Contacts: • Janice Eidson, Director, Conferences and Management Services • Holger Loewendorf, Research Analyst • Becky Taylor, Director, Federal Relations & Research 40 41 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25 Schedule of Events Monday, June 25

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Municipal Training Institute Closing Event (lunch is not included) Exhibit Hall and Chatham Ballroom Course descriptions can be found in the This year’s event will feature a “Taste Convention mobile app, training brochure of Savannah” with some of your favor- or on the GMA website. ite Savannah restaurants, fun activities u Employee Benefits 101 (Retirement) and Casino games. In addition, enjoy an Westin – Grand Ballroom B evening of singing and dancing with the Swingin’ Medallions beginning at 7:30 pm u Entrepreneur Friendly Cities Westin – Harbor Ballroom in the Chatham Ballroom. u Local Government Debt Methods Room 200 u Municipal Courts II (Prerequisite: Municipal Courts I) Post-Ferguson: Promoting Justice, Protecting City Assets Room 102/103 u Municipal Electric Systems 101 (This class is open only to officials from the 52 Georgia cities that own and operate public power systems.) Room 201 u Municipal Gas Systems 101 (This class is open only to officials from the 84 Georgia cities that own and operate a municipal gas system.) Pulaski Room u Municipal Taxation 102 – The Basics Continued Room 202 u Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Room 204/205 u Open Meetings Room 203 u Public Policy Development and Implementation Room 105/106 u Public Works and Transportation Room 100/101 u Trends in Urban Design for Local Leaders Westin – Grand Ballroom F 42 43 Schedule of Events Tuesday, June 26 Tuesday, June 26 8:15 am – 11:15 am Municipal Training Institute (lunch is not included) Course descriptions can be found in the Convention mobile app, training brochure or on the GMA website. (3 hour training courses include a continental breakfast, but lunch is not included) u Open Records Room 104 u Practices for Successful Meetings Georgia Municipal Clerks and Room 105 Finance Officers Association u Trends in Urban Design Conference and Training Schedule Room 106 Friday, June 22 8:15 am – 3:15 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Municipal Training Institute Community and Media Relations 101 (lunch is included) (required) Course descriptions can be found in the Westin – Grand Ballroom D Convention mobile app, training brochure or on the GMA website. Meeting Management 102 (required) Westin – Grand Ballroom E (6 hour training courses include a continental breakfast and lunch) Saturday, June 23 u Creating a Downtown Renaissance: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Advanced DDA Training Room 200 Opening Breakfast and Business Meeting u Economic Development Westin – Grand Ballroom C Room 201 u Municipal Finance I Presiding: Room 202 Karen Jordan, City Clerk, Ball Ground – GMC/FOA President u Planning and Zoning Room 203 Keynote Speaker: u Service Delivery Strategy – Ronda Rich Efficiency & Tax Equity for Local Governments Special thanks to Clark Patterson Room 204 and Lee, Jacobs, MEAG Power, MGAG, Municode and Waste Industries for supporting this event.

44 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday, June 25 GMA Policy Committees and Lunch 8:30 am – 11:30 am Building Your Social Network 11:45 am – 2:45 pm and Networking Skills (CEU’s only) (boxed lunch provided in training classes) Westin – Grand Ballroom E Community and Media Relations 102 (required) Masters Education Management Devel- Westin – Grand Ballroom D opment Program (Part 3 of 3) Westin – Grand Ballroom D Meeting Management 103 (required) Westin – Grand Ballroom E 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Masters Education Management Awards Luncheon (ticket required) Development Program (Part 1 of 3) Clerk of the Year will be announced. Westin–Riverscape B Chatham Ballroom 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm GMA Opening General Session 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Chatham Ballroom Closing Event (separate ticket required) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Opening Reception Exhibit Hall

Sunday, June 24 7:30 am – 8:15 am Worship Service (optional) Oglethorpe Auditorium

8:30 am – 3:30 pm (training courses include lunch) Financial Oversight (CEU’s only) Westin – Grand Ballroom D

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Municipal Training Institute Tony L. Paulk, Douglas Daisy S. Pray, Walthourville Certificate Recipients Royce Reeves, Sr., Cordele Congratulations to the following city officials Lewis Sims, Jackson who have shown dedication to continuing William Stankiewicz, Hogansville education and lifelong learning. Theresa Deisha Strickland, Hogansville Jonathan Sumner, Hahira Certificate of Dedication (276 Hours) Tim Thomas, Warner Robins William “Pete” Bridges, Tallapoosa Sandra J. Tooley, Valdosta Marc David Cohen, Sugar Hill Vincent T. Williams, Brunswick Mayme L. Asapansa-Dennis, Sandersville Jamie Doss, Rome Certificate of Achievement (72 Hours) Willie King, Perry Alonzo J. Allen, Fort Valley Raymond Mullis, Eastman Edward Armijo, Centerville Roslyn Palmer, Bainbridge Shirlene Armstrong, Jesup Milton Oliver Slack, III, Rome Kathaleen Brewer, Fayetteville Annie Wanda Sutton, Cleveland Alfonza Brown, Winder Jerry Sweat, Alma LeMario Brown, Fort Valley Tiffany Walraven, Pembroke Bruce Campbell, Garden City Vince Williams, Union City Terry Carter, Toccoa

Rosetta Cody, Garden City Certificate of Distinction (204 Hours) Marsha Colson, Metter Edwin O. Boyd, Metter Ray M. Denmon, Calhoun Ollie B. Clemons, Jr., Austell Sonja Fillingame, Union City Samuel Davis, Douglasville Sean Frantom, Augusta Randall Franks, Ringgold Gail Fry, Toccoa Hugh “Bubba” Hodge, Darien Roman Gaddis, Dahlonega Robert Leverson, Fitzgerald Water, Teddy L. Harris, Rossville Light and Bond Commission Chris Gilbert Hodges, Madison Bernita Lewis, Alma Douglas W. Jewell, Grantville Izell Bartow Mack, Wadley Pat Jones, Oakwood Evie McNiece, Rome David Earl Keith, Jesup Katherine Scott, McIntyre Cecil McDaniel, Barnesville Gil McDougal, Villa Rica Certificate of Excellence (120 Hours) Cindy McNeill, Douglas Elton Alexander, Stockbridge Vivian Miller-Cody, Valdosta Ed Barbee, Gray Jacqueline Palazzolo, Calhoun John Blount, Stockbridge Earl H. Parris, Jr., Summerville Phillip A. Boyum, Statesboro Carrie Peters-Reid, Madison Juanita Bryant, Fort Valley Madison Porter, Oglethorpe Prince Dawson, Eastman Steve Quinn, Jefferson Matt W. Donaldson, Twin City Richard S. Segal, Douglasville Eric D. Griffin, Hazlehurst Vesta B. Shephard, Cordele Alex Heath, III, Fairburn Sundai Stevenson, Rome Robert Leverson, Fitzgerald Water, Light Ahmad Thorpe, Ph.D., McIntyre and Bond Commission Albert Thurman, Powder Springs Vicky Nelson, Hinesville 50 51 GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

Alex Tillman, Fitzgerald Joseph Thomas, McRae-Helena Janeen Tokar, McRae-Helena Rickey D. Thomas, Pearson Donald M. Toms, Winder Steve M. Tramell, West Point Juanita F. Wilson, Americus Rhonda Walker, Ashburn Dennis Williams, Augusta Tad Williamson, Pelham Certificate of Recognition (42 Hours) Chris Addleton, Cairo Ed Andrews, Royston Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Patrick Bordelon, Powder Springs Leadership Institute Barbara Brooks, Gainesville Alonzo Allen, Fort Valley Jerome Alexander, Tennille Phillip Boyum, Statesboro Keith Burchett, Commerce Henry Brown, Lincolnton Thomas Calloway, East Point Demario Byrden, Cairo Jason Cobb, Eastman Samuel Davis, Douglasville Al Crace, Alma Stan Deese, Georgia Municipal Association Keith Dickerson, McDonough Matt Donaldson, Twin City Alfred Dixon, Jonesboro Kentaiwon Durham, Douglas Daryl R. Dowdell, Americus Dennis Dutton, West Point Michelle Duquette, Clayton Booker Gainor, Cairo Bill Durrence, Savannah Norman Garrett, Monroe Wes Ehlers, Tifton Patricia Garrett, Decatur Ray Gibson, Fayetteville Eric Griffin, Hazlehurst Gregory Goolsby, Forsyth Teddy Harris, Rossville Mike Gowen, Douglas Hiram Heath, III, Fairburn Janice L. Hall, Forsyth Bennie Jones, Dublin Micheal R. Haney, Chickamauga Gregory Paige, Adel Fred F. Higgins, Hogansville Tony Paulk, Douglas Tyson Jackson, Social Circle Madison Porter, Oglethorpe Pat Jones, Oakwood Royce Reeves, Sr, Cordele Robert Jones, Perry Vesta Shephard, Cordele Julie A. Livingston, Tybee Island Theresa Strickland, Hogansville Elizabeth McLean, McRae-Helena Edwin Taylor, Douglas Evitte Parrish, Chickamauga Ritchie Thomas, Georgia Municipal Dan Ponder, Donalsonville Association Bobby Redmon, Commerce Sandra Thornton, West Point Matt Robbins, Tucker Sandra Tooley, Valdosta Walter C. Rocker, Jr., Eatonton Steve Tramell, West Point Bill C. Rosenfeld, Tucker Annie Williams, Jeffersonville Catherine Rowell, South Fulton Vincent Williams, Brunswick Debbie Ruiz, Garden City Carol Witcher, Walnut Grove Tammi Saddler-Jones, Smyrna Nanette Saucier, East Point Bunny Donna Scoggins, Williamson Edwin Taylor, Douglas Willie J. Taylor, Locust Grove 52 53 GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

Georgia Clerks Education Institute Frank Milazi, South Fulton Lynn Basham, Grantville Tracey Townsend, Turin Misty Spurling, Locust Grove Kim Hallstein, Tybee Island Rosemary Laney, Tybee Island Jamie McBroom, Tybee Island Municipal Revenue Jonathan Lynn, Tyrone Administration Certificate Britney Horne, Union City Darsenika Lowery, Wadley Tamie Seivers, Acworth Glenda Wimberly, Waynesboro Chanessa Morgan, Albany Garry Baldwin, Aragon Annette Loggins, Athens-Clarke County Susan Hiott, Brookhaven Mitzi Allen, Cedartown Tina Clark, Dallas Sherry Pace, Dallas Janice Wilkerson, Dallas Jason Cobb, Eastman April Sheffield, Eastman Patricia Gilleland, Emerson Todd Heath, Emerson Lori Taylor, Flemington Tonya Tripp, Lake City Cheryl Foster, Lithonia Lynn Rowland, Lyons Cindy Collins, Metter Angie Conner, Metter Lynette Cook-Osborne, Midway Chiquita Danzy, Milledgeville Tina Monaghan, Nelson Arlene Hobbs, Pembroke Sharroll Fanslau, Pembroke Leighann Owens, Port Wentworth Yolanda Irizarry, Port Wentworth Diana Belanger, Powder Springs Pamela Conner, Powder Springs LaMeisha Kelly, Rincon Dulcia King, Rincon Tonya Allen, Royston Donica Williams, Sandy Springs Heath Lloyd, Savannah Kim Dockery, St. Marys Cindy West, Statesboro Rhonda Blackmon, Stone Mountain ChaQuias Thornton, Stone Mountain Felicia Johnson, South Fulton

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GMA 2017-2018 DISTRICT OFFICERS Board of Directors First District: Officers: President President Jordan Hubbard, Commission Chairman, Cedartown Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany First Vice President First Vice President Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn Larry Stansell, Mayor, Trion Second Vice President Second District: Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin Third Vice President President Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City Buddy Moore, Councilmember, Blairsville Active Past Presidents First Vice President Boyd Austin, Mayor, Dallas; Brandon Johnson, Mayor, Hartwell Immediate Past President Mike Bodker, Mayor, Johns Creek Third District Keith Brady, Mayor, Newnan President, North District Beth English, Mayor Pro Tem, Vienna Rusty Paul, Mayor, Sandy Springs Billy Trapnell, Mayor, Metter Kenneth Smith, Mayor, Kingsland President, Northeast District Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem, Steve Edwards, Mayor, Sugar Hill Columbus President, East District Bill McIntosh, Mayor, Moultrie Pat Wheeler, Mayor, Stone Mountain Hobby Stripling, Mayor, Vienna President, West District Michelle Cooper Kelly, Councilmember, Directors at Large Marietta David Austin, Mayor, Toccoa Pete Bridges, Mayor, Tallapoosa President, South District Allen Brown, Mayor, Hinesville Vanessa Fleisch, Mayor Peachtree City Hardie Davis, Mayor, Augusta President, Southwest District Nancy Denson, Mayor, Athens-Clarke Brian Jones, Councilmember, Union City County President, Central District Jim Elliott, City Attorney, Warner Robins Ivory Lee Young, Jr., Councilmember, John Gayle, Mayor, Valdosta Atlanta Isaiah Hugley, City Manager, Columbus Deborah Jackson, Mayor, Lithonia Fourth District Annette Morman, Mayor, Baconton Sam Norton, Mayor, Dahlonega President Buddy Pittman, Chairman, Eastman Joe Walter, Mayor Pro Tem, Zebulon Robert Reichert, Mayor, Macon-Bibb First Vice President County Cynthia Jenkins, Mayor Pro Tem, Julie Smith, Mayor, Tifton Newnan 56 57 GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

Fifth District Eleventh District President President Tom Kennedy, Mayor, Homerville Fred Perriman, Mayor, Madison First Vice President First Vice President Clark Hill, Mayor, Commerce Lee Gowen, Mayor, Folkston

Sixth District Twelfth District President President Cameron Andrews, Councilmember, Wanda Doyle, Councilmember, Tybee Centerville Island First Vice President First Vice President Barbara Williams, Mayor, Fort Valley Cornell Harvey, Mayor, Brunswick

Seventh District Section Presidents President City Attorneys Larry Morgan, Mayor, Louisville Linnie Darden, City Attorney, Hinesville First Vice President City Managers Jerome Alexander, Mayor, Tennille John McDonough, City Manager, Sandy Springs Eighth District Clerks and Finance Officers President Wynetta Bolder, City Clerk, Douglas Bruce Hill, Mayor, Oglethorpe First Vice President GMEBS/WCSIF/GIRMA Board Chair Randall Almond, Councilmember, Vienna Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson

Ninth District Policy Committee Chairs President Community Development Nick Harris, Commissioner, Jesup Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Moultrie First Vice President Environment & Natural Resources Mike Young, Mayor, McRae-Helena Danny Dunagan, Mayor, Gainesville Municipal Government Tenth District Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange President Public Safety Edward Reynolds, Mayor, Bainbridge Keith Turman, Mayor Pro Tem, Royston First Vice President Revenue & Finance Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Moultrie Evie McNiece, Commissioner, Rome Transportation Kay Pippin, Mayor, Jackson

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Municipal Training Board Chair Robert Reichert, Mayor, Macon–Bibb County An’cel Davis, Councilmember, Riverdale Matt Seale, Mayor, Ocilla Daniel Thomas, City Manager, Davisboro Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson Randall Walker, Mayor Pro Tem, Perry Legislative Policy Council Donna Whitener, Mayor, Blue Ridge Linda Blechinger - Mayor, Auburn GMA First Vice President (Chair) Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany Federal Policy Council GMA President (Ex-Officio) Phil Best, Mayor, Dublin Phil Best, Mayor, City of Dublin GMA Second Vice President (Ex-Officio) GMA Second Vice President (Chair) Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor, Albany GMA Third Vice President (Ex-Officio) GMA President Boyd Austin, Mayor, Dallas Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn GMA Immediate Past President (Ex-Officio) GMA First Vice President Mike Bodker, Mayor, Johns Creek Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City GMA Past President GMA Third Vice President Keith Brady, Mayor, Newnan Boyd Austin, Mayor, City of Dallas GMA Past President GMA Immediate Past President Beth English, Mayor Pro Tem, Vienna Mike Bodker, Mayor, Johns Creek GMA Past President GMA Past President Kenneth Smith, Mayor, Kingsland Keith Brady, Mayor, Newnan GMA Past President GMA Past President Danny Dunagan, Mayor, Gainesville (Ex-Officio) Beth English, Mayor Pro Tem, Vienna Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Moultrie GMA Past President (Ex-Officio) Steve Broadbent, Mayor Pro Tem, Johns Creek Evie McNiece, Commissioner, Rome (Ex-Officio) Allen Brown, Mayor, Hinesville Kay Pippin, Mayor, Jackson (Ex-Officio) Jimmy Burnette, Mayor, Suwanee Jim Thornton, Mayor, LaGrange (Ex-Officio) Lisa Clarke Hill, Councilmember, Moultrie Keith Turman, Mayor Pro Tem, Royston Nancy Denson, Mayor, Athens-Clarke County (Ex-Officio) Danny Dunagan, Mayor, Gainesville Stephanie Aylworth, Economic Development Jim Elliott, City Attorney, Warner Robins Director, Powder Springs John Gayle, Mayor, Valdosta Shelly Berryhill, Commissioner, Hawkinsville Cornell Harvey, Mayor, Brunswick Wynetta Bolder, City Clerk, Douglas Deborah A. Jackson, Mayor, Lithonia Larry Bradley, Councilmember, Monroe Brian Jones, Councilmember, Union City Steve Broadbent, Mayor Pro Tem, Johns Creek Kelly Kelkenberg, Councilmember, Duluth James Burnette, Jr., Mayor, Suwanee Felicia Moore, Council President, Atlanta Eric Clarkson, Mayor, Chamblee Annette Morman, Mayor, Baconton Eddie DeLoach, Mayor, Savannah Hattie Portis-Jones, Mayor Pro Tem, Fairburn Amanda Glover, Executive Director DDA, Steve Quinn, Mayor, Jefferson Bainbridge Robert Reichert, Mayor, Macon-Bibb County Teddy Harris, Mayor, Rossville Neat Robinson, Councilmember, Stockbridge Cornell Harvey, Mayor, Brunswick Phillip Sadd, Councilmember, Peachtree Corners Jordan Hubbard, Commission Chair, Cedartown Ted Terry, Mayor, Clarkston Isaiah Hugley, City Manager, Columbus Becky Tydings, City Attorney, Centerville Mike Jewell, Gas Director, Covington Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson John McDonough, City Manager, Sandy Springs Susan Wilkinson, Council Member, Smyrna Annette Morman, Mayor, Baconton Buddy Pittman, Chairman, Eastman

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Municipal Training Board Georgia Municipal Employees District 1 James Henson Benefit System (GMEBS), Councilmember, Dallas GMA Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (WCSIF) District 2 Kenneth Roach Councilmember, Royston and the District 3 An’cel Davis (Chair) Georgia Interlocal Risk Councilmember, Riverdale Management Agency (GIRMA) Board of Trustees District 4 Christopher Hightower Councilmember, Barnesville • Kenneth Usry, Mayor, Thomson (Chair) • W.D. “Danny” Palmer District 5 David Maynard Councilmember, Camilla (Vice Chair) Mayor, Winder • Boyd Austin, Mayor, Dallas District 6 Carolyn Robbins • Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn Councilmember, Warner Robins • Keith Brady, Mayor, Newnan

• Beth English, Mayor Pro Tem, Vienna District 7 Robin Scott • Ron Feldner, City Manager, Garden City Councilmember, Millen • Marcia Hampton, City Manager, District 8 Jeanie Bartee Douglasville Commissioner, Cordele • Meg Kelsey, City Manager, LaGrange • Evie McNiece, Commissioner, Rome District 9 Matt Donaldson • David Nunn, City Manager, Madison Mayor Pro Tem, Twin City • Jimmy Palmer, Mayor, Calhoun District 10 Judy Powell (Vice Chair) • Kenneth Smith, Mayor, Kingsland Councilmember, Leesburg • Rebecca Tydings, City Attorney,

Centerville District 11 Julie Smith • Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City Mayor, Tifton

GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson District 12 Debbie Johnson serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the board. Councilmember, Port Wentworth At Large Rochelle Robinson Member Services Mayor, Douglasville Advisory Council At Large Tiffany Walraven •Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City; GMA Councilmember, Pembroke Third Vice President (Chair) DCA Saralyn Stafford •Chris Addleton, City Manager, Cairo Director, External Affairs •William Austin, Mayor, Riceboro •Edward Beach, City Manager, Cordele CVIOG Stacy Jones •Clark Boddie, Mayor, Palmetto Associate Director •Terry Branch, Mayor, Claxton •Stan Brown, City Manager, Oakwood •Ollie Clemons, Mayor Pro Tem, Austell •Mandi Cody, City Manager, Metter

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•Bill Collins, Commissioner, Rome 2014 Jean Bridges, Glennville •James Drinkard, Assistant City Pam Helton, Sandersville Administrator, Alpharetta Jeff Lukken, LaGrange •James Eubanks, Mayor, Pelham 2013 Dick Bolin, Newnan •Lisa Goodwin, Assistant City Manager, Tommy Coleman, Albany Columbus Julie Driger, Dublin •Kenneth Howard, City Manager, Hinesville 2012 Myrtle Figueras, Gainesville •Jestin Johnson, Assistant Manager, Billy Copeland, McDonough Athens-Clarke County John Bennett, Rome •Denise Jordan, City Clerk, Gainesville 2011 Larry Hanson, Valdosta •Pam Madison, City Manager, Adairsville Gary McCullough, Dahlonega •Paula Martin, City Clerk, Americus Andrew Whalen, Griffin and Senoia •Larry Morgan, Mayor, Louisville •Emmie Niethammer, City Clerk, 2010 Knox Bell, Monroe Chamblee Cathy Harrison, Calhoun •Nick Overstreet, City Manager, Vidalia Jimmy Matthews, Barnesville •Fred Perriman, Mayor, Madison and Aldora •Adele Schirmer, City Manager, Social 2009 Margaret Evans, Sylvania Circle Rick Roberts, Ball Ground •Gerald Smith, Mayor Pro Tem, Dublin Jackie Wilson, Mayor, Douglas •Julie Smith, Mayor, Tifton •Kenny Smith, City Manager, Griffin 2008 David Archer, Cartersville •Jonathan Sumner, City Manager, Hahira Luther Conyers, Bainbridge •Jim Triplett, City Clerk, Carrollton Bill Johnson, Roswell •Barbara Williams, Mayor, Fort Valley (Posthumously) •Hawnethia Williams, Councilmember, 2007 Phillip Beard, Buford Covington Ronnie Dixon, Vidalia Paul Johnson, Tifton Ronnie Wallace, Rome Municipal Government Hall of Fame In addition to all GMA presidents, 2006 Bill Fricks, Rome the following persons Ken Vance, Milledgeville have been inducted: Jimmy Andrews, Sandersville 2017 Jim Elliott, Warner Robins 2005 Frank Turner, Covington Harold Fowler, Richmond Hill Jim Worrall, Perry Johnnie Lee Roper, Douglas (Posthumously) 2004 Richard Davis, Richmond Hill Charlie Howell, Tifton 2016 Clark Boddie, Palmetto Jimmy Rainwater, Valdosta Phyllis Bynum-Grace, Perry (Posthumously) Tom Hall, LaGrange (Posthumously) 2003 Robert Brinson, Rome 2015 Joe Barger, Ringgold Carlyle Cox, Gainesville Sam Massell, Atlanta Jack Youmans, Tybee Island Kenny Roberts, Barnesville 64 65 GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

2002 Roger Shaw, Swainsboro Lifetime Service Award Recipients (Posthumously) 2017-2018 Stanley Gambrell, Vienna The Lifetime Service Award recognizes Jimmy Blackburn, Savannah elected city officials, city managers, 2001 David Wetherby, Fort Gaines city clerks and city attorneys who, Alvie Dorminy, Fitzgerald upon leaving office or retiring, had Hal Averitt, Statesboro completed 35 or more years of service. Any individual meeting this criteria 2000 William Bozeman, Adel and being nominated by their city will Elizabeth Wilson, Decatur receive the award. Iola Stone, Elberton 1999 Dudley Crosson, Carrollton u Robert D.(Bobby) Crawford (Posthumously) Former Councilmember, Madison Lawrence Bennett, Hawkinsville (39 years) Raymond Head, Griffin 1998 Sandy Hershey, Sylvania u Margaret D. Evans Betty Hunter, Marietta Former Mayor and Councilmember, John Lewis, Atlanta Sylvania (35 years) 1997 C.B. “Bucky” Heys, Waycross u H. Ford Gravitt 1996 Napoleon Fielder, Rome Former Mayor and Councilmember, Eloise Scarborough, Tifton Cumming (51 years) T. Owen Smith, College Park u Ron Griffith 1995 Carolyn Long Banks, Atlanta Former City Administrator, Auburn, Di- Ed Pope, Washington rector of Community Service, Hapeville, W.D. Trippe, Cedartown Director of Parks and Recreation, Cobb 1994 A.J. McClung, Columbus County, Parks & Recreation Director, Valdosta (45 years) 1993 H.A. Barney Oldfield, Calhoun Jake Woods, Trion u Quincy Holton Willis Wombles, Wrightsville Former Councilmember, Cumming (49 years) 1992 Don Mendonsa, Savannah Albert Franks, Dublin u Sandra Martin James Stephens, Brunswick Former Mayor and Councilmember, Flemington (36 years)

u Bob Schwartz Former City Administrator in Oxford, Monticello, Americus, Garden City and Executive Director, Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, (35 years)

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Georgia Key Citizen Award Recipients • 1987 Thomas D. Moreland, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation • 2017 Lamar Norton, Executive Director, • 1986 Al Burruss, State Representative Georgia Municipal Association (Posthumously) • 2013 John Meadows, State Representative • 1985 W. Elmer George, Retired GMA • 2008 Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director State of Georgia • 1984 Willie Withers, Former Mayor of • 2007 Don Balfour, State Senator, District 9 Moultrie (Posthumously) • 2006 Neely Young, Editor in Chief and • 1983 Joe Frank Harris, Governor, State of Publisher, Georgia Trend Georgia • 2005 Michael L. Starr, President, Georgia • 1982 Harold F. Holtz, Director, Govern- Cities Foundation mental Training, The University of Georgia • 2004 Terry Coleman, Speaker of the • 1981 Bo Ginn, U. S. Congressman Georgia House of Representatives • 1980 Jimmy Carter, U. S. President • 2004 Eric Johnson, President Pro Tem, • 1979 Sam Nunn, U. S. Senator Georgia State Senate • 1978 Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor, • 2003 Dr. Joe Whorton, University of State of Georgia Georgia • 1977 Elliott Levitas, U. S. Congressman • 2002 Mark Taylor, Lieutentant Governor, • 1976 Phil M. Landrum, U. S. Congressman State of Georgia • 1975 George D. Busbee, Governor, • 2001 Jim Calvin, Executive Director, GMA State of Georgia (Posthumously) • 1974 George L. Smith, II, Former Speak- • 2000 Ed Sumner, General Counsel, GMA er of the Georgia House of Representatives (Posthumously) (Posthumously) • 1999 Kitty Clarke, Carl Vinson Institute of • 1973 J. R. Allen, Former Mayor of Colum- Government, University of Georgia bus (Posthumously) • 1998 Nadine Thomas, Senator, District 10 • 1972 L. Howard Atherton, Jr., Represen- • 1997 Richard Royal, Representative, tative, State of Georgia District 164 • 1971 Herman E. Talmadge, U. S. Senator • 1996 Wayne Shackelford, Commissioner, • 1970 Arthur K. Bolton, Attorney General Georgia Department of Transportation of Georgia • 1995 James V. Burgess, Jr., Executive • 1969 George Simpson, Chancellor, Director, Georgia Municipal Association University of Georgia • 1994 Tom Murphy, Speaker of the Geor- • 1968 George T. Smith, Lieutenant gia House of Representatives Governor, State of Georgia • 1993 Dick Lane, Representative, Georgia • 1967 Richard B. Russell, U. S. Senator House of Representatives • 1966 Frank Hood, Director, Community • 1992 Jim Higdon, Commissioner, Georgia Development Department, Georgia Power Department of Community Affairs Company • 1991 Billy Payne, CEO and President, • 1965 Carl E. Sanders, Governor, State of Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games Georgia • 1991 Andrew Young, former Atlanta • 1964 J. W. Fanning, Vice President for Mayor Services, The University of Georgia • 1990 Michael Bowers, Attorney General, • 1963 S. Ernest Vandiver, Governor, State State of Georgia of Georgia • 1989 Frances Duncan, Director of Elec- tions, Office of the Secretary of State • 1988 Nathan Dean, Senator, 31st District, Georgia

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Past Presidents Elected Gerald H. Thompson, Fitzgerald 1976 James L. Key, Atlanta 1934 Gil Harbin, Valdosta 1977 J.D. Ashley, Valdosta 1935 Lewis A. Newman, Augusta 1978 James A. Fort, Americus 1936 David Barrow, Bowdon 1979 T.R. Luck, Carrollton 1937 Hobby Stripling, Vienna 1980 R.E. Allen, Augusta 1938 Tom Faircloth, Thomasville 1981 Thomas Gamble, Savannah 1939 Lillian Webb, Norcross 1982 George S. Carpenter, Milledgeville 1940 Bob Knox, Jr., Thomson 1983 Charles L. Bowden, Macon 1941 George Israel, Macon 1984 Hugh Thurston, Thomaston 1942 Lauren Coile, Athens 1985 William B. Hartsfield, Atlanta 1943 Bill Reynolds, Bainbridge 1986 R.S. O’Neal, LaGrange 1944 Ira Jackson, Atlanta 1987 C.Q. Wright, Albany 1945 Frank Sherrill, Social Circle 1988 W.C. Henson, Cartersville 1946 Lace Futch, Willacoochee 1989 E.L. Almand, Jr., Monroe 1947 James Neal, Toccoa 1990 John G. Kennedy, Savannah 1948 Tracy Stallings, Carrollton 1991 William Butt, Blue Ridge 1949 Weyman Ed Cannington, Jr., Jack R. Well, Athens 1950 Lumpkin 1992 Lewis B. Wilson, Macon 1951 Myrtle Davis, Atlanta 1993 John W. Robinson, Winder 1952 Bill McIntosh, Moultrie 1994 Edward A. Dutton, John Meadows, Calhoun 1995 Savannah Beach 1953 Keith Dixon, Kingsland 1996 Sam J. Welsch, Marietta 1954 Willie Davis, Vienna 1997 Frank Tigner, LaGrange 1955 Bob Sosebee, Commerce 1998 A.C. Felton, III, Montezuma 1956 Evelyn Turner Pugh, Columbus 1999 W.L. Mingledorff, Jr., Savannah 1957 Andrew Harris, Decatur 2000 B.F. Merritt, Jr., Macon 1958 Roger Boatright, Alma 2001 Charles A. Cowan, Cartersville 1959 Floyd Adams, Savannah 2002 Carl E. Pruett, Griffin 1960 Susan Holmes, Monticello 2003 W.B. Withers, Moultrie 1961 Cecil Pruett, Canton 2004 Roswell Hair, Buena Vista 1962 Tom Ratcliffe, Hinesville 2005 RandolphMedlock,Stone Mountain 1963 Shirley Franklin, Atlanta 2006 John Yarbrough, Rome 1964 Jay Powell, Camilla* 2007 J. Steve Knight, Columbus 1965 Kenneth Smith, Kingsland 2008 Malcolm MacLean, Savannah* 1966 Bill Floyd, Decatur 2009 John L. Cromartie, Gainesville* 1966 Ken Steele, Fayetteville 2010 Jack Hamilton, Decatur 1967 Billy Trapnell, Metter 2011 Richard B. Ray, Perry 1968 John Reid, Eatonton 2012 L. Howard Atherton, Marietta 1969 Beth English, Vienna 2013 Jack A. Leroy, Ailey 1970 Keith Brady, Newnan 2014 E. Gregory Griggs, Atlanta 1971 Mike Bodker, Johns Creek 2015 J.R. Allen, Columbus* 1972 Boyd Austin, Dallas 2016 Henry S. Bishop, Alma 1973 *served partial terms John C. Barrow, West Point 1974 John P. Rousakis, Savannah 1975

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807 A1 Signs, Inc. nizations that plan, build, maintain and Since 1977, A1 Signs has built a reputation improve our communities through public for quality design, fabrication and installa- works and infrastructure. tion of custom sign projects. We work with existing customer designs but also offer 520 American Tank Maintenance, LLC creative logo design for signage programs American Tank Maintenance is a premium and other applications. Our clients include service provider for water storage tank Multi-Family, Retail, Commercial and In- maintenance. dustrial Developers, as well as local cities and Community Improvement Districts. In 821 Applied Information, Inc. each case our signage has become an in- Smart City applications including connected tegral part of promoting and enhancing our vehicles, fire/emergency preemption, transit customers’ identity with the public. We are priority and school zone flasher program- excited to be a part of this year’s conven- ming, all through the GLANCE cloud soft- tion and look forward to working with GMA ware and TravelSafely smartphone app. member cities. 241 Atmax Equipment Company 712 Advanced Disposal Services Boom Mower Manufacturer Residential garbage and recycling collection and disposal services for cities in Georgia. 815 Avenu Insight & Analytics Avenu provides local governments with 519 Aflac ways to achieve more predictable revenue Aflac understands the challenges that pub- that supports growth, fuels modernization lic sector employers are facing around their and ensures compliance by offering revenue benefits. We aim to provide cost-contain- enhancement and administrative solutions. ment solutions and help with the administrative burden associated with employee 427 Bank of America Merrill Lynch benefits. Financial services provider which offers municipal governments a full array of credit 344 Ajax Building Corporation products and treasury solutions. With 11 offices in four states, Ajax has been providing vertical construction ser- 715 Barge Design Solutions, Inc. vices to public entities throughout the Barge Design Solutions, Inc., has helped to Southeast for 60 years. Ajax is recognized improve and create a better quality of life in as an expert in public safety facilities, communities across the Southeastern Unit- including police departments, detention ed States and beyond. Barge staff includes facilities, EOC’s and courthouses, as well as engineers, architects, landscape architects, municipal projects like libraries, administra- planners, and surveyors employed in Ala- tion buildings and sports complexes. bama, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas offices. The company is ranked No. 199 on 808 American Public Works Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Association Design Firms list. Visit Barge Design Solu- The American Public Works Association tions’ website for more information: www. Georgia Chapter exists to develop and bargedesign.com support the people, agencies, and orga-

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841 Bates, Carter & Co., LLP 6 Border Equipment Company Bates Carter & Company is a full service Your authorized Case Construction Equipment public accounting firm specializing in audit Dealer in Georgia with sales, service and parts and consulting services for city and county offices in Savannah, Atlanta and Augusta. governments. 300 BS&A Software 826 Belgard BS&A Software provides a tightly integrat- Belgard is a place where the outdoors is ed system of software products designed always beautiful. Where the smiles never specifically for municipalities that demand stop. In fact, we’ve built our reputation on leading-edge, feature-rich solutions at a fulfilling that dream. Our uncompromis- value price. We are driven to excellence in ing level of quality and craftsmanship sets all areas of our business by focusing 100% the standard for hardscapes. And our re- of our efforts on solving customers’ prob- markably natural look and feel is unrivaled lems, creating deep and lasting customer in the industry. Since 1995, our locally relationships through unparalleled customer made and nationally backed products have care, and tenaciously pursuing continued transformed thousands of residential and improvement in our software through inno- commercial properties across North Amer- vation and customer feedback. ica. Every day, our network of trained and certified contractors and dealers helps 938 Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. customers to envision their creative journey Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global and realize their outdoor dreams. We strive leader in quality assurance, health, safety to improve our products by spending more and environmental (QHSE) solutions. Recog- than 20,000 hours in research and develop- nized and accredited by the largest national ment every year. Perfecting new products and international organizations, and with keeps us aligned to current design trends over 70,000 employees, Bureau Veritas has and places Belgard on the cutting edge of unparalleled resources to manage projects manufacturing techniques and technologies. requiring a broad range of expertise, across At Belgard, we set the standard for land- vast geographies. With more than 1,330 scape design and innovation. offices and laboratories in 140 countries, Bureau Veritas draws on the synergies be- 735 Blount Construction Company, Inc. tween its local teams and dedicated technical Employee owned construction company centers throughout the world. We are the top performing full depth reclamation, base and independent environmental consulting firm soil stabilization and pavement preservation in the United States and the largest elevator throughout Georgia. inspection firm in the United States. BVNA has an extensive background in 633 BM&K Construction & Engineering building services. Our range of experience in BM&K is a multi-disciplined construction this unique arena covers literally every key and engineering firm providing professional area of service defining a building depart- service in construction management, pro- ment in today’s industry. We are skilled at gram management, general contracting, civil helping existing building departments aug- engineering, and land acquisition to public ment or refine their current level of client ser- and private clients. vice or capable of crafting a department from the ground up.

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541 CareHere inspections, as well as code enforcement, CareHere partners with employers to in- city engineering, public works, environ- spire their employees and families to achieve mental, and fire prevention. Visit us at well-being and health through innovative, booth 424 to learn why more and more quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions Georgia municipalities turn to CAA for their delivered with enthusiasm and compassion. building and safety services.

813 Carl Vinson Institute of Government 726 ChemPro Services, Inc. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is ChemPro offers cost-effective management a UGA Public Service and Outreach unit that plans for municipalities throughout the offers training and technical assistance and Southeastern United States. ChemPro will conducts applied research to help local and help eliminate unnecessary expense from state governments operate efficiently and city and county governments on vegetation effectively and provide improved service to management by utilizing proper herbicide the public. chemistry.

518 Carter & Sloope, Inc. 306 Citibot Carter & Sloope, Inc. is a civil engineering Citibot is Civic Engagement Fueled by consulting firm specializing in water and Technology. Citibot makes the city more sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage, accessible and responsive to all citizens by road work and site design. implementing its Alexa-like technology so that citizens can interactively text message 105 Carter Watkins Associates with city government to ask questions, Architects, Inc. send messages, and solve problems. Our Carter Watkins Associates Architects, Inc. has technology responds in real time to very been providing attractive, cost-effective archi- citizen, and then the city gets the job tectural solutions to Georgia cities for twenty done! We have increased citizen engage- years. The firm believes in hard work and in ment by 94% and the city is 112% more providing hands-on service to our clients from efficiently fixing issues like potholes, street the beginning of the project until well after lights, and trash cans, for example. Now it has been completed. Visit our website at that almost everyone is communicating www.carterwatkins.com or drop us a line at via text messaging and/or the social me- [email protected] for more. As always, dia messenger apps, like Facebook and we look forward to seeing everyone at GMA! Twitter, Citibot enables cities to meet the citizens where they are on these communi- 444 Caselle cation platforms. Accounting software for local government 621 Clark Patterson Lee 424,426 Charles Abbott Associates We are architects, engineers and plan- Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) has ners who feel inspired to make our world been a national contract service provider to a better place through exceptional design, state and local government agencies since dedicated service and lasting client rela- 1984. Our expertise and local presence tionships. allows us to provide your city with the best value for plan reviews, building permits, and

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918 Columbia Southern University 108 Cooper Carry An Online University that offers associate, Cooper Carry is a national firm offering bachelor and master degree programs. Architecture, Environmental Graphics, In- terior Design, Landscape Architecture, and 727 Comprehensive Program Planning/ Urban design services. Services, Inc. Program and Construction Management 432 Council for Quality Growth The Council for Quality Growth is a 33- 106 Consolidated Disposal Systems year-old trade association representing Consolidated Disposal Systems will be the growth and development industry who celebrating our 40th anniversary of the promotes balanced and responsible growth company next year. We are a full service in metro Atlanta Region. It brings the de- company who represents Labrie & Leach velopment community and policymakers Refuse Products, Tymco Sweepers, New together as it focuses on long-range com- Way Refuse Products, Schaefer Curbside munity planning, catalyzing consensus on Carts, Wastequip/Galbreath Roll-off Hoists, growth issues and convening discussion on Hol-Mac Trash Loaders, DuraTech Indus- responsible development. trial Tub Grinders, and many other refuse products. Located in Smyrna, we have a 409 Court Collections Bureau service, parts and sales facility to handle Georgia’s trusted court debt collections ser- all the customer needs. vice since 2000.

207 Consolidated Mailing Services 413 Croft & Associates, PC Consolidated Mailing Services is a SOC Croft Architecture is committed to achiev- II compliant mail service provider in the ing excellence in architecture by serving states of South Carolina and Georgia. our clients well through listening, applying Processing several hundred thousands of our experience, delivering quality and be- pieces on a slow day and well over a mil- ing passionate about our work. lion on a busy day, everything from secure bank statements and first class business 830 Croy Engineering, mail to direct mail or fundraising solicita- Croy Engineering is an award winning tions are flying through our equipment. engineering, planning and surveying firm based in the Southeast. We specialize in 600 Consolidated Pipe & Supply all aspects of Civil Engineering and Pro- Consolidated Pipe & Supply proudly serves gram Management, focusing on providing municipal water, sewer and natural gas solutions to local governments. systems. CPS is proud to represent Mas- ter Meter Water Meters and the full line of 313 Department of Behavioral Master Meter Advanced AMR and AMI Meter Health and Developmental Disabilities Reading Systems. CPS is your distributor The Georgia Department of Behavior- of Mueller fire hydrants, valves and water/ al Health and Developmental Disabilities gas service materials. CPS is your source (DBHDD) serves individuals with mental for Ductile Iron, PVC and HDPE pipe and health challenges, substance use disorders, fittings. CPS is located in Lawrenceville, and intellectual and developmental disabili- Acworth, Covington, Macon, Savannah, ties. Our vision is easy access to high-qual- Waycross, Albany and Columbus. 80 81 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall ity care that leads to a life of recovery and 501 Edmunds & Associates, Inc. independence for the people we serve. To Cloud and on-premise ERP software solu- fulfill this vision, the department is leading tions for financials and revenue collection an accountable and effective continuum of exclusively for government. care in a dynamic health care environment. Frank Berry has served as the commission- 243 EDTS Cyber er of DBHDD since 2012. For more infor- EDTS Cyber helps organizations protect mation, visit www.dbhdd.ga.gov. their data, secure their systems and respond to cyber incidents. The company 845 Derksen Portable Buildings serves clients from four South Carolina Derksen Buildings provides a quality built offices along with five locations in Georgia portable building that can be used for and North Carolina. Employing top talent, storing a variety of items depending on the utilizing innovative technology, and follow- customers’ needs. ing industry best practices, EDTS Cyber is diligent in protecting private industry, local 615 Duffield Aquatics, Inc. governments and non-profits. Protecting Commercial Swimming Pool Equipment clients from its 24x7 Security Operations and Services Center (SOC), EDTS Cyber offers companies the full-lifecycle of IT security –audit- 231 Dukes Edwards Dukes, Inc. ing for current security gaps, remediation Dukes Edwards & Dukes, Inc. has per- of those issues, real-time security monitor- formed invaluable services for over 60 ing, incident response and forensics, along years as construction consultants and with consistent user security awareness builders. Our services include program training and testing. management, construction management and design build. Throughout Georgia, the 714 ELAP Services company serves as a proficient and es- ELAP Services is a leading healthcare teemed leader in the construction industry. solution for self-funded employers, offering a reference-based pricing program 433 JE Dunn Construction that ensures employers, members, and Our vision is to be an indispensable busi- providers receive a fair price for health- ness partner for our clients by first under- care. For more information, visit us at standing their purpose, goals and custom- www.elapservices.com. ers and then delivering transformational solutions with certainty of results. We 528 Electric Cities of Georgia constantly strive to create an exceptional Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) is a experience for our clients and maximize non-profit organization serving 52 public the value we bring to each and every power members in Georgia. ECG provides project. We build for our clients, our com- strategic and technical services to our munities, and the people who will use the members to maximize the performance of remarkable facilities we have the privilege their utilities and, to a greater extent, create of building. We do all of this while remain- successful communities with economic pros- ing true to our Guiding Principles. perity and opportunity. Our services include Engineering & Energy Services, Training & Safety, Joint Purchasing, Aggregated Ser- 82 83 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall vices (e.g. bidding on Tree Trimming, Meter able tomorrow. EOM is leading the charge Testing, and Pole and Padmount Inspection), in helping their municipal clients navigate Pole Attachment Services, Hosted Solutions change and setting the pace for the future (cloud-based software to handle Inventory, of private-public partnerships. EOM’s mis- Work Order/Fixed Asset Management and sion is to offer a public works solution that Outage Tracking), Analytical Services, Pro- enriches and sustains the communities fessional Development Training, Legislative served- one smile, one service, one resident & Regulatory, Economic & Community De- at a time. velopment, and AMI Smart Metering project management. 700 ESG Operations, Inc. With approximately 700 employees and 25 618 EMC Engineering Services, Inc. offices located throughout the Southeast, EMC Engineering Services, Inc. is a multi-dis- ESG Operations is one of the nation’s fastest ciplined consulting engineering firm providing growing utility operations and public works local planning, surveying, engineering, land- management companies. Our success is scape architecture, and construction phase based not only on our unique blend of skills services to clients throughout the Southeast- and real-world, hands-on experience, but ern United States. also on an unparalleled commitment to our clients, our associates, and our core beliefs 737 Engineering Management, Inc. and principles. Engineering Management, Inc. (EMI) has over 150 years of combined experience in 809 Falcon Design Consultants, LLC general civil and environmental engineer- Falcon Design Consultants conduct surveying, including: Financial Feasibility Studies, ing, civil engineering, land planning, con- Funding Procurement, Program Administra- struction administration and project design tion, Design Services, Permitting, Construc- services. We embrace the very latest proven tion Inspection, Engineering Consulting and technical engineering principles, turning Facility Operations to include Mechanical your concept into reality. and Electrical Maintenance and Repair Ser- vices. At EMI, we understand your needs 332 FEC - Fire Engine Company and have the talent and expertise to ex- Services of Savannah, LLC ceed your needs and expectations. Fire Service Consultants; Strategic planning, ISO preparation 208 Enterprise Fleet Management Helping cities do more with less by acquiring 10 Fireline, Inc. new vehicles and operating under budget. Founded in 1994, FireLine, Inc. is a family With the free analysis provided to all GMA owned and operated fire, rescue and safety members, Enterprise helps cities form a equipment distributor. FireLine, Inc. offers sustainable plan to reduce vehicle costs. a wide range of products from flashlights to fire trucks. We are Georgia’s and South 912 EOM Operations Carolina’s dealer and authorized service cen- EOM Operations, a privately owned and ter for Emergency One, Inc. fire apparatus. operated Woman-Owned Business Enter- Our goal at FireLine, Inc. is to provide our prise, specializes in public works operations customers with quality equipment from the and facilities management with a vision to leading manufacturers in our industry and to be the solution to a better, more sustain- provide exceptional service after the sale. 84 85 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

906 First Data 406 Garbutt Construction Company First Data (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader Garbutt Construction Company was estab- in commerce-enabling technology, serving lished in Dublin, Georgia in 1976. Utilizing approximately six million business locations Lean Construction methodologies, Garbutt and 4,000 financial institutions in more than Construction Company provides professional 100 countries around the world. The compa- design-build and construction management ny’s 24,000 owner-associates are dedicated services for numerous municipalities across to helping companies, from start-ups to the the state. world’s largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing 418 Gas South, LLC more than 2,800 transactions per second Natural Gas Supplier and $2.2 trillion per year. 608 Georgia 811-Utilities 834 Flygt, A Xylem Brand Protection Center Xylem’s Flygt brand provides customers with Contact Georgia 811 at least two business a complete range of products and solutions days before any and all digging projects by for moving water and wastewater. We design either calling 811 or going online at www. and manufacture dry and submersible pumps georgia811.com. and mixers, and advanced monitoring and control equipment, for use in a broad range 904 Georgia Airports Association of applications including municipal water and GAA’s mission is to provide, develop, and wastewater systems and industries such as expand a safe and efficient airports sys- mining, construction, aquaculture, agricul- tem to meet the future economic growth of ture, and many more. Georgia through the implementation of the State Aviation System Plan. 230 Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative 515 Georgia Association of Code Extension Program develops needs-based Enforcement programming for limited-resource clientele, Since 1998, the Georgia Association of Code public and private entities, and delivers Enforcement (GACE) has been dedicated to technical assistance in the following sub- enhancing the quality of life for citizens of ject-matter areas: Agriculture & Natural Georgia, by providing effective public ser- Resources, Community Development & vice in the enforcement of codes and ordi- Outreach, Family & Consumer Sciences, nances. GACE has a membership of more and 4-H Youth Development. than 475 Code Enforcement Officers from 86 cities and 63 counties across the State 225 Fort Valley State University - of Georgia. Cooperative Extension Program Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Ex- 318 Georgia Association of tension Program develops needs-based pro- Fire Chiefs gramming for limited-resource clientele, public The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs is the and private entities, and delivers technical as- advocacy association for fire service. Com- sistance in the following subject-matter areas: prised of leaders in the industry, the Associ- Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community ation strives to promote safety throughout Development & Outreach, Family & Consumer all aspects of the fire service and represent Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development. all of Georgia’s public servants. 86 87 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

330 Georgia Association implement comprehensive plans, develop of Regional Commissions downtowns, generate affordable housing The Georgia Association of Regional Com- solutions and promote volunteerism. Our missions through its members provides mission is to help build strong, vibrant planning, economic development, work- communities. force development and aging services to local governments throughout the state. 229 Georgia Department of Economic Development 629 Georgia Bureau of Investigation The Georgia Department of Economic De- - NCJ Services velopment (GDEcD) is the state’s sales and The Georgia Crime Information Center marketing arm, the lead agency for attract- (GCIC), a division of the Georgia Bureau ing new business investment, encouraging of Investigation (GBI), maintains the state the expansion of existing industry and criminal history database and is the access small businesses, locating new markets point for federal criminal history record for Georgia products, attracting tourists information (CHRI). In addition, the GCIC to Georgia, and promoting the state as a is responsible for ensuring compliance with location for film, music and digital enter- both state and federal rules for the use, tainment projects, as well as planning and security and dissemination of CHRI. mobilizing state resources for economic development. 336 Georgia Community Action Association 843 Georgia Department of Natural GCAA member agencies provide services Resources Wildlife Resources Division that assist low-income families with assis- Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division tance in the achievement of self-sufficiency works with municipalities with greenspace and economic security. to increase recreation in those areas while simultaneously promoting sound wildlife 429 Georgia Department of management principles. Our mission is to Administrative Services conserve, enhance and promote Georgia’s The Georgia Department of Administrative fish and wildlife resources and outdoor Services (DOAS) is the business solutions heritage through science-driven research, arm of state government that provides management, regulation and education. consultative and reliable, value-added products and services to all Georgia agen- 625 Georgia Department cies, colleges and universities, to include of Transportation-LTAP local governments and K-12 school sys- LTAP, Local Technical Assistance Program, tems. DOAS’ five divisions provide an array provides free technical training, information of products and services that are available and assistance designed to bridge the gap to assist government entities in meeting between federal, state and local transpor- their business objectives. tation professionals with an emphasis on city and county needs. 331 Georgia Department of Community Affairs-Atlanta 514 Georgia Environmental For four decades, the Georgia Department Finance Authority of Community Affairs has helped local The Georgia Environmental Finance Au- governments spur private job creation, thority (GEFA) has provided more than 88 89 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

$3 billion in low-interest loans to cities, es, the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance counties and infrastructure authorities for provides monthly plant tours, education- improvements to water, sewer and solid al sessions and networking opportunities waste systems. More than 1,400 projects designed to help make profitable business have been funded by GEFA to date, includ- connections for our members. GMA has ing solid waste management projects and launched the Buy From Georgia movement land conservation purchases and ease- and will be touring the state promoting ments. GEFA manages energy efficien- products that are manufactured in Georgia. cy and renewable energy programs and manages and monitors state-owned fuel 507 Georgia Office of Secretary storage tanks. Please visit our website at of State www.gefa.org. The purpose of the Secretary of State’s Of- fice is to carry out constitutional and legal 337 Georgia Environmental responsibilities in the areas of elections, Protection Division corporations, securities, and professional Local government Scrap Tire Reimburs- licensing boards. The Office is responsible ment Program for conducting efficient and secure elections, registration of corporations, regula- 315 Georgia Family Connection tion of Georgia’s charitable organizations Partnership and securities, and the administration of Georgia Family Connection is the only professional license holders. statewide network in the nation dedicated to the health and well-being of children, 814 Georgia Power - families, and communities. We empower Lighting Services partners in 159 counties to craft local solu- Georgia Power’s Lighting Services designs, tions to achieve sustained improvement in installs and maintains outdoor lighting and the conditions, prospects, and outcomes surveillance camera systems for street, for Georgia’s citizens. roadway and area lighting and surveillance camera applications throughout the state 218,220 Georgia Forestry Commission of Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is a dynamic state agency responsible for 908 Georgia Power Company providing leadership, service and education Electric Transportation in the protection and conservation of Geor- Georgia Power Company Electric Transpor- gia’s forest resources. tation

627 Georgia Head Start Association 102 Georgia Power Energy Services The mission of the Georgia Head Start A full service Energy Services Company do- Association is to provide education, leader- ing turnkey energy savings and conserva- ship and advocacy that support Head Start tion projects with cities and municipalities programs’ efforts in delivering high quality in Georgia comprehensive services to Georgia’s children, families and communities. 335 Georgia Public Library Service GPLS is the state agency that provides 202 Georgia Manufacturing Alliance state and federal level funding, initiatives, Serving Georgia manufacturing business- and programming to 63 public library 90 91 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall systems containing 405 libraries, empower- 542 GovDeals, Inc. ing them to improve the lives of Georgians GovDeals, Inc. provides online auction ser- by ensuring equal access to information and vices to governmental agencies to sell their technology and by promoting lifelong read- surplus items online. ing and learning. 736 GoVolt Flashlights & Solar 543 Georgia Recreation GoVolt is a Georgia based company that & Park Association manufacturers flashlights that withstand GRPA is the professional association for tough situations and long run time. Our lat- all recreation professionals in Georgia. We est kits feature a solar charger that works provide professional development for our with USB items such as cell phones, head- members and district/state athletic competi- lamp and flashlights. GoVolt products make tions for their all-star teams. sure you never go without light. We can build custom light kits to fit your needs. 733 Georgia Safe Sidewalks Durability, dependability at affordable pric- We help cities manage their sidewalk inven- es is a key factor with GoVolt products. tory and help keep sidewalks in compliance with ADA. We have a reputation unmatched 308 Grady Health System in the state of Georgia. Grady serves Georgians from every county in the state each year by offering a pre- 327 Georgia State Firefighters mier Level 1 Trauma Center, Neonatal ICU, Association and nationally recognized Burn and Stroke GSFA, in existence since 1952, is the largest Centers. Grady operates the Georgia Poison and oldest fire service organization in the Center and trains one out of every four doc- state. tors practicing in the state. Georgia can’t live without Grady. www.Gradyhealth.org 333 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 730 Granicus GICH is a technical assistance program Granicus provides technology that empow- designed to help communities meet their ers government organizations to create housing and neighborhood revitalization better lives for the people they serve. By needs. offering the industry’s leading cloud-based solutions for communications, meeting 325 GMA Gas Section and agenda management, and digital The GMA Gas Section’s purpose is to coordi- services to more than 4,000 public sector nate activities and assist municipal natural organizations, Granicus helps turn govern- gas systems in providing efficient, safe and ment missions into quantifiable realities. economical service to their consumers. Granicus products connect more than 160 million people, creating a powerful network 100 Goodwyn Mills & Cawood to enhance government transparency and Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. is a citizen engagement. By optimizing deci- multi-disciplined firm providing a wide range sion-making processes, Granicus strives to of services in the fields of engineering, help government realize better outcomes architecture and interior design, landscape and have a greater impact for the citizens architecture, surveying, and planning. they serve.

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4a, 4b Grasshopper Company 419 Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc. Grasshopper Company offers a complete Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc., Colum- line of True ZeroTurnTM power units (16- bus, GA, has provided architectural and in- 35 hp), front-mounted PTO-driven mow- terior design services since 1960. We have ing decks, vacuum collection and grounds design experience with city halls, libraries, maintenance systems; and True ZTTM mid- justice centers and recreational facilities. mount mowers with a choice of air-cooled and liquid-cooled gas or diesel options. 738 Hilumz USA, LLC Ergonomic design lets operator mow all Georgia Manufacturer of LED Lighting day in comfort. Systems

431 Great Promise Partnership 307 Hogan Construction Group, LLC Great Promise Partnership is a public-pri- Founded in 1998 by Mr. Paul Hogan, Hogan vate partnership that empowers and equips Construction Group, LLC provides general at-risk students to complete high school contracting, construction management and while gaining real-world job skills and design-build services for clients throughout experience, creating a path to personal the southeast. success and the workforce of the future. Engaging with GPP offers Georgia employ- 719, 818 Home Depot ers an opportunity to address the critical Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978, Home need of recruiting and developing the next Depot continues to be the leader for your generation of workforce talent. Maintenance, Repair and Operations needs. The Home Depot gives procurement profes- 637,639 Great Southern Recreation sionals comprehensive solutions and access We design, sell and build commercial to the construction and building materials playgrounds, splashpads, site amenities, they need most; with professional Renova- pavilions and sunshades. tion Services and installation we provide a turnkey solution for your project needs. The 631 Hannah Solar, LLC contract makes it easier than ever to get Hannah Solar, LLC is a full service design the supplies you need. We also have an out- and build, NABCEP Certified, solar integra- side sales team who can work with you on tor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our your projects to ensure you have the dedi- team has 100-plus combined years of ex- cated support and know-how to do business perience specializing in energy, electrical, your way. and critical back-up power solutions. 503 Hussey Gay Bell 412,414 Hasley Recreation, Inc. Ranked as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm for Hasley is Georgia’s Premier Recreation nearly 20 years, regional design firm Hus- Consultant. sey Gay Bell caters to seven core markets - commercial and residential, education, 536 Hayes, James & Associates, Inc. government, healthcare, industrial, trans- Hayes/James is a multidisciplined consult- portation and water - by offering a fully ing firm providing civil and water resource integrated range of engineering disciplines engineering, surveying and land planning including civil, water/wastewater, trans- to the southeast for 60 years. portation, natural gas, environmental and structural in addition to architecture, interi- 94 95 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall ors, landscape architecture and surveying. world. A talent force of more than 74,000 Founded in 1958, Hussey Gay Bell has provides a full spectrum of services, in- grown to over 125 employees in six office cluding scientific, technical, professional locations throughout the region, including and construction- and program-manage- Savannah, Statesboro, and Atlanta, Geor- ment for business, industrial, commercial, gia; Charleston and Columbia, South Car- government and infrastructure sectors. olina; and Nashville, Tennessee. To learn Join us today in improving the quality of more about HUSSEY GAY BELL, please visit life for your residents and bringing them our website at www.husseygaybell.com. the best services and amenities available. For more information, visit www.jacobs. 731 Inframark Infrastructure com. Management Services A leader in management services, Infra- 209 Johnson Controls, Inc. mark is a team of proven professionals that Local governments throughout North delivers the financial, administrative and America are improving their communities specialized support services that help make with Johnson Controls’ state-of-the-art communities, associations, and special equipment, advanced systems and con- districts stronger. For nearly four decades, trols, unparalleled service and partnership we have been a go-to partner, solving expertise. We provide a range of products problems and driving processes that make and services, including street lighting up- our clients’ jobs easier, their bottom lines grades, water and wastewater treatment stronger, and their communities better. efficiency improvements, building automation, controls, security — and funding 407 Ingram & Associates, LLC mechanisms that enable implementation General Civil Engineering firm specializing of multiple projects concurrently. Through in water distribution and treatment, waste- our partnerships with communities, we water collection and treatment, street and improve infrastructure and buildings, and drainage, and continuous work with fund- keep everything performing smoothly and ing agencies. efficiently.

500 InterDev 237 JPMorgan Chase InterDev is a strategic provider of Managed JPMorgan Chase’s dedicated government IT and Security Services. InterDev offers banking team offers a personal consul- a cloud-based GIS solution, based on Esri, tative approach in providing full suite of as well as VolP telecommunication services financial services to cities throughout and circuit solutions. Georgia. Services include lending (includes equipment financing), full banking 512 IPL Inc. services, merchant services and purchas- IPL offers a full range of injection-molded ing card services. containers for municipal recycling, waste and organic handling. 619 Kamstrup Water Metering Smart water meter and advanced meter 400 Jacobs reading systems Jacobs is a leader in the global professional services sector, delivering solutions for a more connected and sustainable 96 97 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

613 Keck & Wood, Inc. 103 Lead Edge Design Group, Inc. Consulting Engineers Lead Edge Design Group provides consulting Engineering consulting firm providing engineering leadership and expertise in de- transportation, water resources, and nat- veloping community airports and surround- ural gas engineering, landscape architec- ing opportunity zones from grants through ture, urban redevelopment, and site design construction. for state and local governments, utility authorities, public institutions, and private 212 LGRMS developers. Local Government Risk Management Ser- vices is the risk management organization 403 KMA Business Solutions, Inc formed by the Georgia Municipal Association KMA is a small, woman owned, serviced and the Association County Commissioners connected veteran owned business that of Georgia. Our organization is responsible provides IT services, products and sup- for risk assessments and training. The driving port for government clients. KMA provides simulator program was started in 2001 and network solutions and services that cover initially targeted member law enforcement from device to cloud. Our products include agencies to reduce the risk of law enforce- solutions for: Network and device security ment driving issues. Since that time, we have using Out of Band Authentication, Endpoint trained 10,000 law enforcement officers and Protection, Anti-Keylogging software and have also included fire, EMS and other emer- power solutions that manage Bi-Directional gency responders in the state of Georgia. Our High Frequency Filtering, Power Condi- training program includes classroom training tioning and Power Factor Correction, Spike in conjunction with an emergency vehicle Transient and EMP protection. In business simulator to deliver training on such issues as since 2002, KMA Business Solutions has compliance with Georgia law, vehicle dynam- provided IT network, security and strate- ics, maintenance, due regard for the public gic planning solutions to the Department and arriving at the scene safely. This training of Defense and Departments of the Army, is offered at no charge to members of GMA or Navy and Air Force while also participating ACCG Property and Liability and/or Workers with local government for solutions. We Compensation Insurance programs. have a range of strategic outreach services that focus on services delivered on time - 425 Liberty National on target - inside your budget. Supplemental insurance provider. Est. 1900

836 KOMPAN Playgrounds 221, 320 Mason Tractor Company Playground company Mason Tractor Co. is your Georgia Authorized Bandit Dealer. 201 Korkat Shane Lanier, founder of KorKat, and com- 900 Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC pany managers have over 36 years of com- Mauldin & Jenkins was founded in 1918 and bined experience in playground equipment, has provided audit, accounting, financial re- shade, aquatics, amenities and shelter. We porting & consulting services for 100 years. can assist you by offering ways to make We serve over 400 local and state govern- your future projects innovative while af- mental entities and have the resources of fordable. many larger firms and the sensitivity to client service of smaller firms. 98 99 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

319 Meridian Waste 603 Municode/Municipal Code We are experts in solid waste collection, Corporation transportation, recycling and disposal ser- Technologically advanced legal publishing vices. Meridian Waste is a company defined services: Ordinance codification, supple- by our commitment to servicing our custom- mentation, self-supplementation, meet- ers and employees with unwavering respect, ings and agenda management, utility bill fairness and care. Our customers demand printing/mailing, and Government website high quality service, and we deliver clean design serving municipalities large/small. and clear results for your business, your home and your community. 803 Musco Sports Lighting Musco specializes in the design and manu- 806 Monumental Equipment facture of indoor and outdoor sports light- Service for pumps, parts and repairs. ing for your budget, for the environment.

538 Moreland, Altobelli Associates, LLC 724 National Meter and Automation Networking reception sponsor National Meter and Automation is a wholly owned distributor of Badger Meter. Bad- 421 MSI Benefits Group, Inc. ger Meter is a leading innovator, manufac- MSI Benefits Group has 34 years of expe- turer and marketer of flow measurement rience in employee benefits insurance bro- and control products, serving water and kerage. We place equal emphasis on expert gas utilities, municipalities and industrial consulting, seamless implementation and customer worldwide. Measuring a variety year-round administrative service & sup- of liquids, products from Badger Meter are port. Capabilities include state-of-the-art known for accuracy, durability and provid- 24/7 electronic benefit communications and ing a valuable measurement information to enrollment. customers.

513 Mueller Systems 936 Nationwide Retirement Mueller Systems provides advanced meter- Solutions ing infrastructure (AMI); automated meter Nationwide Retirement Solutions helps reading (AMR) and a full line of residential, public sector employees prepare for and fire line and commercial meters which help live in retirement. We offer 457, 401a and improve conservation, increase efficiencies many other services to the employees of and reduce non-revenue water. Georgia’s cities.

526 Municipal Gas Authority 725 New South Construction of Georgia Company The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia is the New South Construction is an established, largest joint-action natural gas agency in the Atlanta based construction management U.S., serving 80 public natural gas systems. firm with primary markets in Municipal/Lo- Its Members collectively serve over 70 billion cal Government, Education, Sports, Hous- cubic feet of natural gas annually to approxi- ing (Multi-Family, Student Housing, Senior mately 250,000 consumers. Housing), Aviation, and Criminal Justice.

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219 Newport Group, Inc. building, property and contents damage Retirement Plan Provider caused by fire, water or wind.

819 NIC Services, LLC 302 Peachtree Heritage Group NIC Services is the payment processing World Leader in Supplemental Insurance division of NIC, Inc. the leading digital gov- with a Return of Premium built into every ernment solutions provider since 1992. policy. Our products pay cash directly to you if you are sick or injured to use any way you 200 Nichols, Cauley & Associates, need. Use your money for your car note, LLC Mortgage, Groceries, etc. Provides coverage The professional team at Nichols, Cauley for you and your entire family. The best part & Associates appreciates the opportunities is, if you never use your policy, we refund over the past 35 years to provide profes- 100% of your premiums! sional audit and advisory services to local governments across the state of Georgia. 206 Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. identifies 235 Northwestern Benefit property owned by our clients damaged in Corporation auto accidents. We then seek payment from Northwestern Benefit provides for- insurance companies for the property dam- ward-thinking employee benefits consult- age. There is no risk to our clients. If we are ing tailored to the client’s industry, locale, successful in our recovery efforts, we keep culture and budget. a small percentage and send the rest to our clients. If we are unable to recovery, our 602 OPTECH Family of Companies clients owe us nothing. We offer professional engineering and utility management operations of public 338 Penn Credit Corp. works, water and wastewater facilities for Penn Credit is a privately held national municipal, state and federal governments receivables management firm, exercising with the goal to reduce cost and improve a variety of markets including government, service. healthcare, utility and higher education, servicing first and third party collections 408 Paragon Consulting Group and EBO division. Paragon Consulting Group is a well-established, multi-disciplinary firm with a 713 Pike Consulting Group reputation for providing comprehensive ON-SITE, INSTRUCTOR-LED SAFETY TRAIN- engineering, planning and project manage- ING FOR YOUR MUNICIPAL WORKFORCE ment for local governments that strives to Pike Consulting Group offers City Manag- be innovative and to maximize the client’s ers an experienced resource for health and vision. safety training for all of their workers. Our Authorized OSHA trainers utilize over 35 434,436 Parker Young Construction/ years of safety experience to promote safe FireStar work practices in all 159 counties across Parker Young Construction, Inc. and Fire- Georgia. Star, Inc. are sister companies that work cohesively together or apart to remedy

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732 Playground Creations ment software, internet/IVR payments and Landscape Structures Playground Equip- bill printing and mailing services. ment, Splash Pads, Surfacing, Shade and Site Furnishings. 530 Radarsign, LLC Radarsign offers radar speed signs in 606 PlaySouth Playground Creators AC, solar, and portable battery powered We provide and install quality playground models. School zone beacon systems are equipment and related products for your also available with our radar speed signs. park. Access the signs via Wi-Fi, or remote- ly with cellular modem service. 100% 707,709 Playworld Preferred MUTCD-compliant. Certified Quality System Playworld preferred provides thoughtful ISO 9001:2015. Proudly engineered and solutions to maximize play value in areas manufactured in the USA. where children develop. 433 RDA Systems, Inc. 718 Playworx Playsets RDA Fund Accounting Software Suite is Little Tikes Commercial Play Equipment designed for Schools, Governments, and Sales & Installation Treasurers with their specific needs and requirements in mind. We specialize in 801 Pond & Company Finance, Revenue, Procurement, Budget, Pond is a full-service architectural, engi- Reporting and Document Management, neering, planning and construction firm and HR and Payroll Systems. specializing in municipal, state and government work. 437 Redflex Traffic Systems Redflex’s Photo Enforcement Technology 701 Precision Planning, Inc. will assist Public Officials in reducing seri- Precision Planning, Inc. is a multi-disci- ous traffic crashes with no out-of-pocket to plined design firm based in Lawrenceville, the city. Georgia with a 30-year history of successful county and city projects. In-house ca- 508 Republic Services, Inc. pabilities include Architecture; LEED Proj- We provide non-hazardous solid waste ect Management; Civil, Transportation and collection services for commercial, indus- Structural Engineering; Water Resources trial, municipal and residential custom- Engineering; Landscape Architecture; Inte- ers. Republic Services owns and operates rior Design; Land and City Planning; Land Recycling Facilities, Transfer Stations and Surveying; and Grant Administration. Landfills.

702 QS/1 601 Rindt McDuff Associates QS/1 Governmental Solutions has provided Rindt-McDuff Associates, Inc. has provided software and services for municipalities, civil and environmental engineering ser- counties and utility districts for more than vices to Georgia’s local governments since 40 years. Hundreds of customers rely on 1980. RMA is intimately familiar with mu- QS/1’s software to efficiently manage day- nicipal loan and grant financing programs to-day operations. QS/1’s provides Utility which may be utilized by governments to Billing, Accounting Suite and Tax Manage- greatly reduce their indebtedness.

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5 Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, Inc. SR2 will deliver operational savings, stop Rush Truck Center of Georgia has 13 loca- complaints and drastically reduce your car- tions in the State of Georgia. We can meet bon footprint. your parts, service, sales and body shop needs for International Truck & Engine, Isu- 849 ShawHankins zu, Hino & IC Buses. ShawHankins is a privately owned, full-service benefits brokerage and consulting 301 Rushton & Company, LLC firm based in Marietta, Georgia with offices Rushton & Company, LLC is a full service across the state. We have been in busi- CPA firm specializing in audit and consulting ness since 1963, and are the consultant for services for local governments, agencies and more than 50 public and 200 private em- authorities. ployers in Georgia. Our firm is built upon the fundamental belief that our extraor- 324 S&ME, Inc. dinary people, strategic industry relation- S&ME, Inc. delivers engineering, design, ships, market leading technology, compli- environmental sciences, and construction ance services and dedication to our clients services. differentiates ShawHankins from any other firm specializing in employee benefits. 415 SAFEbuilt Georgia Safebuilt has over 25 year experience provid- 824 Sizemore Group ing Community Development solutions to Sizemore Group, a civic architectural, over 600 municipalities. Planning/Zoning/ planning and project management firm, Building Department Services/On and Off site partners with local government clients to Plan Review/Code Enforcement/Facility man- create great communities. agement and Arborist Services/Consulting. 439 Sophicity 620 Santek Waste Services From the minute you say go, IT in a Box Santek Waste Services offers Residential, provides you with essentail technology Commercial and Industrial waste solutions as services and solutions that modernize your well as Landfill Management Services in mul- city’s IT for a fraction of typical costs. tiple states throughout the southeast United States. 509 Southeast Cement Promotion Association 502 Schneider Electric Southeast Cement Promotion Association Schneider Electric provides integrated, per- supports promotional and educational pro- formance-based solutions that enable our grams for cement-based construction solu- municipal clients to address their infrastruc- tions for highways, roads, and city streets. ture renewal needs and better align their operations with their public service mission. 902 Southern Software, Inc. Southern Software Financial Management 227 Scicorp International Corp software offers accounts payable, account Sludge levels are reduced significantly and receivable, utility billing, property taxes, odors are eliminated with the latest micronu- business licenses, vehicle decals, payment trient technology. SciCorp International Corp central and general ledger as a fully inte- works with all types of wastewater facilities grated system or used separately. and has proven that their BIOLOGIC (tm) 106 107 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

847 Southern Tire Mart, LLC 839 Sweeping Corporation of Southern Tire Mart provides commercial America, Inc. tires in various sizes (Pursuit, Passenger/ Contract Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Light Truck, Medium Truck and OTR), tier Cleaning services and retreading on the State of Georgia contract. 430 SwiftGeo SwiftGeo LLC is a digital aerial modeling 720 Spatial Engineering, Inc. service provider that uses drones to give ac- Spatial Engineering is a leading geospatial curate, detailed, and fast turn-around times engineering firm located in Rincon, Georgia. for almost all kinds of 2D and 3D mapping/ Started in 2000, Spatial Engineering’s team modeling. By using drones flying up close of highly talented engineering and technol- to the desired area, SwiftGeo can produce ogy professionals provide state of the art incredibly detailed and up-to-date full-col- spatial data services for a range of custom- or maps and 3D models, upon which we ers worldwide. can overlay 3D models and CAD files. This capability can be used to help visualize new 800 Sports Turf Company, Inc. construction at the conceptual stage, pro- For more than twenty-five years, Sports vide GIS support to planners/engineers, and Turf Company Inc., has been a recognized provide affordable aerial imagery/video, to industry leader in the design, construction, name a few examples. See www.swiftgeo.us and renovation of athletic facilities. We are for examples of how digital aerial modeling a multi-faceted company that has pioneered can be used in practice. the use of specialized technologies in laser grading and surface installation and will 812 Synergistic Software, Inc. apply these to your athletic field, track, or Innovative, Targeted and Simplified, SSI court to make your dream facility a reality. provides Georgia law enforcement agencies with the technology they need to keep our 342 Streetscapes Inc. communities safe. With over 400 agencies Street Furniture and Site Amenities for across the state, SSI is a leading provid- Public Spaces er of Records Management Software, Jail Management Software, Prison Management 401 SUEZ Advanced Solutions Software, Mobile Field Reporting with E-ci- SUEZ Advanced Solutions is a fully integrat- tations, Auto Vehicle Location Mapping, ed professional service and contracting firm Computer Aided Dispatching as well as fixed dedicated to providing sustainable products and mobile License Plate Reader technology. and services for potable water distribution No other public safety software provider systems and sewage collection systems. In services our state like SSI! addition to our signature asset maintenance programs, we supply innovative technol- 708 Techline Sports Lighting ogies and smart asset management tools Techline Sports Lighting lights the way as the that help municipal and industrial water leader in innovative, affordable sports lighting utilities optimize their operations. Our team solutions. Trust our team of experts to de- of experienced community-based water liver the highest quality products, latest LED consultants and technical experts leads the technology, and superior customer service. industry with a strong reputation for safety, Sports Lighting is our ONLY business and our quality work, and dependability. number one goal is your satisfaction. 108 109 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

506 The Collaborative Firm, LLC 443 T-Mobile The Collaborative Firm provides a variety Wireless carrier of services to its clients which include Com- prehensive Planning, Local Planning Stud- 612 TSW ies, Program Management, Public Involve- TSW is a full-service planning, architecture, ment and Visioning. and landscape architecture firm celebrating over 25 years of community design. 326 The Georgia City-County Management Association 4 Universal Concepts The Georgia City-County Management As- Universal Concepts, sociation (GCCMA) is a professional group www.christmasdecorandmore.com. comprised of appointed managers/admin- istrators serving cities, counties, regional 233 US Citizenship and Immigration councils and other local government in the Services State of Georgia. GCCMA focuses on pro- Our Verification Division oversees various viding educational and professional re- programs and initiatives beneficial to your sources as well as networking opportunities stakeholders including the Employment El- to a diverse membership. igibility Verification, Form I-9, E-Verify and myE-Verify for the employees/jobseekers. 334 The Georgia Downtown Association 521 USA Shade The Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) Shade Structures is a non-profit association that promotes the economic redevelopment of Georgia’s 609 USDA Rural Development traditional downtowns. Through advocacy, RD helps rural areas to develop and grow education and marketing, GDA works to by offering Federal assistance that im- focus the public’s attention on the value of proves quality of life. RD targets communi- downtown. GDA is an independent associ- ties in need and then empowers them with ation that supports both public and private financial and technical resources. sector efforts targeted at enhancing Geor- gia’s downtowns. 832 Utility Partners, LLC Utility Partners operates, maintains, and 851 ThingTech repairs water and wastewater treatment ThingTech’s IoT Platform and suite of plants, distribution equipment and other products provide an intelligent, scal- water utilities for all of municipal customers. able, end-to-end IoT solution that brings together all hardware, software, and 524 Vaughn & Melton Consulting data necessary to monitor and manage Engineers, Inc. your assets in real-time, maximize asset Vaughn & Melton operates in five states productivity, reduce maintenance costs, offering a comprehensive range of services extend and improve lifecycle and utiliza- including, surveying, right of way acqui- tion, and streamline work processes from sition, structural, water and wastewater, the office to the field. sub-surface utility engineering (SUE), site development, GIS, highway design, and construction engineering & inspection (CEI) services. 110 111 2018 Exhibit Hall 2018 Exhibit Hall

706 VC3, Inc. tract. Police Sedans and Utility vehicles, Since 1994, VC3 has been on the leading Chassis cabs, Transit Cargo Vans and edge of Information Technology, providing Wagons are all available on the Statewide a full range of IT solutions and services Contract. to local government organizations. As the trusted technology partner for over 220 728 Waste Industries municipalities, municipal leagues, and Waste Industries is a solid waste and recy- regional development organizations across cling collection company which began oper- the US, VC3 can leverage its expertise to ations in 1970. We believe in going above ensure your organization utilizes technolo- and beyond expectations, providing a level gy to better serve your citizens. of service that allows for each and every one of our customers to get the highest 640 Verizon quality of collection available. Verizon is a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solu- 614 Waste Management tions that improve the way our customers Waste Management, Inc. is North Amer- live, work, and play. ica’s leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our 12 Vermeer Southeast customers and communities to manage Vermeer Southeast has been serving Geor- and recycle waste from collection to dis- gia customers since 1967. We have loca- posal while recycling valuable resources tions in Marietta, Buford, and Richmond and creating clean renewable energy. Hill, as well as one location in Alabama and seven locations in Florida. We are the 920 Waste Pro exclusive Vermeer dealer for the south- Waste Pro is one of the fastest growing, east as well as the dealer for Yanmar Mini privately owned solid waste companies, Excavators. serving nine states and two million customers with commercial and residential solid 914 Vortex Aquatic Structures waste and recycling collection, processing, International and disposal services from more than 75 With more than 7,000 installations in 45 locations. countries, in public, commercial and entertainment settings, Vortex Aquatic Struc- 607 Winter Construction Company tures International Inc. is the world leader Privately owned and operated, Winter in aquatic play landscapes and entertain- Construction is based in Atlanta, Geor- ment. Vortex International provides imag- gia. Ranked as one of the ENR Top 400 inative, durable aquatic play and water Contractors in the United States, Win- feature solutions that create everlasting ter provides a comprehensive range of memories. Our ongoing mission is to devel- commercial construction services to the op fun, safe and reliable products for fami- hospitality, retail, government, higher lies and children of all ages and abilities. education, K-12, student housing, aviation, religious, healthcare, industrial, 907 Wade Ford multi-family, recreation, and historic res- Wade Ford, Inc. is the major supplier of toration market sectors throughout the Ford vehicles for the Georgia State Con- Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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532 Wireless Consultants, Telecom Expense Management One area of business that is overwhelmed with out of control spending is telecommunication services. The large number of providers, continuously changing plans and always improving technology make managing this critical function of your business very complex and confusing. Wireless Con- sultants is an outsourced Telecom Depart- ment. Their team of industry experts audit your telecom expenses monthly to ensure they match your needs and at the lowest cost. They assist clients with their technology needs including wireless devices, landline phones, internet connections, and voice over IP. Best yet, they work for you – not the telecom providers. Wireless Consul- tants does not take any commissions from service providers. Because of their large client base, they are able to negotiate with telecom providers in ways a single business simply cannot.

309 Wood Wood is an in-house planning and engineering firm servicing local and global clients for over 160 years.

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