ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Georgia City Solutions (GCS), the Georgia Municipal Association's non-profit, will hold the second annual Community Impact Awards event on October 10^th at Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta. The event will showcase GCS' impactful and innovative work to help Georgia cities thrive and provide all residents with opportunities to reach their full potential. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of innovation, collaboration, and impact as we gather to honor the legacy of public service of former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and celebrate the cities of Decatur, Leesburg, Ringgold, and Tifton for the impactful work they are leading to make their communities better.

"Georgia City Solutions was created to help cities address the major challenges which may be holding cities back and preventing them and their residents from reaching their full potential," said Kirby Thompson, GCS board chair. "Many of these challenges are a result of intergenerational poverty. We know that municipal leaders cannot solve these issues alone, and GCS is helping to bridge this gap through collaboration, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships."

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GCS is creating innovative youth leadership and engagement solutions, municipal workforce development, equity and inclusion, and literacy improvement to help Georgia cities address these challenges. To spotlight positive efforts in these areas, GCS will honor and celebrate those examples that are making a significant impact in communities around the state.

Proceeds from the event will allow GCS to enhance and expand its programs in youth leadership and engagement, municipal workforce development, equity and inclusion, and literacy improvement to even more cities across Georgia.

The interactive event will start with a reception followed by a seated dinner program, emceed by Donna Lowry of Georgia Public Broadcasting and opening remarks provided by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

For sponsorship and ticket information, please visit the GCS website at gacitysolutions.org/events.

About Georgia City Solutions

Georgia City Solutions, Inc. (GCS) is a 501(c)(3) organization created in 2018 by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to help cities address the challenges of intergenerational poverty. The mission of GCS is to establish and support innovative programs, solutions and research aimed at building vibrant, economically prosperous, and well-managed cities, and improving the quality of life of municipal residents.