“At GeorgiaForward we empower city officials across the state to serve as key leaders in convening local stakeholders and leading efforts to understand the foundational role literacy plays in the creation of vibrant, economically prosperous communities. The Get Georgia Reading Campaign and the four-pillar framework help us educate and resource those local leaders. Our work together is ensuring that Georgia’s children have an opportunity to succeed and to become knowledgeable participants in their city’s civic life.”
Sadie Krawczyk, Managing Director of Georgia Forward
“What excites me most about Get Georgia Reading is how the four pillars and a strong network of partners—including Georgia Municipal Association and GeorgiaForward—are aligning local leadership with statewide strategy to build real momentum for Georgia’s children. This kind of cross-sector collaboration isn’t just promising; it’s how lasting, statewide change actually happens.”
Chan Weeks, Senior Program Manager
The mission of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is to anticipate and influence the forces shaping Georgia’s cities and to provide leadership, tools, and services that assist municipal governments in becoming more innovative, effective, and responsive. GMA and GeorgiaForward (GF), the association’s 501(c)(3), support new and innovative programs, solutions, and research aimed at building vibrant, economically prosperous, and well-managed cities and improving the quality of life of municipal residents in Georgia.
Created in 1933, GMA is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its members.
GMA, through GeorgiaForward, advances the goals of the Get Georgia Reading Campaign through programs like the Mayor’s Reading Club, which fosters language-rich interactions by engaging mayors and community leaders in reading to children, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension while encouraging a love of books and learning about local government. Through book distributions and literacy events, GF ensures equitable access to high-quality resources, particularly for children in underserved communities.
By creating opportunities for community engagement, GF also helps establish safe and nurturing learning environments where children feel supported both emotionally and academically. These efforts not only strengthen community ties but also lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
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