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Who Owns America: Mapping Corporate Ownership of Residential Land

December 12, 2025
The report analyzes residential parcel ownership in nearly 500 counties—creating a baseline for understanding residential property ownership patterns across the United States.
Finance

NLC Report Highlights Shifting City Fiscal Conditions

November 24, 2025
As cities move beyond the rapid post-pandemic rebound, the National League of Cities’ 2025 City Fiscal Conditions report shows that municipal governments are entering a new phase; one shaped by tighter budgets, slower growth, and increasing uncertainty.
Municipal Law

Compensation: Increasing Municipal Elected Official Pay

November 24, 2025
This document explains the rules Georgia cities must follow to raise pay for elected officials. Cities have the power to set pay, but raises for elected leaders must follow strict legal steps to prevent self-benefit and ensure the process is open to the public.
Housing

Foundations for Growth: Rural Mayors Take on Georgia’s Housing Shortage

November 11, 2025
Across rural Georgia, mayors are finding creative ways to close the housing gap, from zoning updates to public-private partnerships. Their stories, shared at the Georgia Chamber Foundation’s Rural Prosperity Summit, reveal how housing drives workforce and community success.
Tourism

Georgia’s Hollywood Connection Drives Local Economic Growth

October 21, 2025
Long after the cameras stop rolling, iconic filming locations continue to draw tourists to Georgia Cities. Now there is a statewide effort to help communities capitalize on this lasting opportunity.