Mayor Floyd addresses GMA
Decatur’s Mayor Bill Floyd was sworn in as President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) this past weekend in Savannah, GA. He takes the helm of this statewide 500+ member association at what he called a challenging time for cities.
Mayor Floyd noted that because of the close connection city officials have to their communities, they have the capability to help steer the state in the right direction saying, “We’re the ones that feel the pulse of this state better than any other elected official.”
Two other Decatur officials were elected to the GMA Board of Directors. Decatur Commissioner Kecia Cunningham was elected to an at-large position, and City Attorney Bryan Downs is serving as president of the City Attorneys Section.
In addition, Decatur resident Jim Finch, deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), received GMA’s “State Government Service” Award. The Award is given annually to state employees who exemplify integrity, diligence and energeic service to the citizens of the state.
GMA is based in Atlanta and is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical assistance services to its 500 member cities.
Congratulations to all of our Decatur honorees – you do us proud!
Edelman Productions is searching for a home in the area for their new Home Makeover show. They will begin filming next month and are accepting applications for the next week. They have selected one home in Decatur and maybe yours could be the second!!
You may have noticed this nice young man standing at his podium at the top of North McDonough Street next to the Decatur Square. Richard is one the valets at the Valet Service that if now being offered in downtown Decatur. You can drop off your car, walk easily to any of the shops or restaurants on the Square, and pay only $3. I think this is a great deal. Just think, you won’t need to worry about finding a parking spot or pay to park in a lot.
Worthmore Jewelers in Decatur will make a special art presentation to Mayor Floyd at the Decatur Beach Party. Worthmore Jewelers just celebrated their one year anniversary in Decatur and wanted to thank the city, the community, and the Mayor for their great efforts in making Decatur the best place to live and own a business. Worthmore Jewelers and Decatur Artist Kim Wolfe will be presenting Mayor Floyd with Kim’s latest work titled “Decatur City Limits” at the Decatur Bandstand at 7:15 p.m.
