COLUMBUS, Ga. - GeorgiaChron -- State Senator Randy Robertson received a 2026 "Champion of Georgia's Cities Award" from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in recognition of his support for Georgia's cities during the 2025–2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly. The award was presented during the Columbus City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The "Champion of Georgia's Cities Award" is presented at the end of each two-year legislative term to state legislators who have demonstrated strong support for major municipal initiatives and priorities.
During the 2025–2026 legislative term, Senator Robertson supported municipal priorities through his work on SB 298, which streamlines the appeals process for rulings denying immunity to the state, cities, or counties by allowing direct appeals within a 30-day filing window. The measure helps reduce legal uncertainty and the costs associated with prolonged litigation for local governments. Senator Robertson also worked closely with GMA and municipal leaders on school-zone speed camera legislation, helping advance discussions around a balanced approach that supports public safety while addressing concerns important to Georgia's cities. He also took a balanced approach to lowering taxes for hardworking Georgians while ensuring that local governments had the necessary resources to continue serving their residents.

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"We greatly appreciate Senator Robertson's support for Georgia's cities and his willingness to work with municipal leaders on issues that directly impact their communities," said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. "His leadership and commitment to strong local government have made him a valuable partner to cities across our state."

GMA Deputy Executive Director Jim Thornton and Senior Governmental Relations Associate DJ Waller presented the award to Senator Robertson on behalf of the association.

About the Georgia Municipal Association: Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to all of Georgia's 536 cities. GMA anticipates and influences the forces shaping Georgia's cities and to provide leadership, tools and services that assist municipal governments in becoming more innovative, effective and responsive. Created in 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. For more information, visit www.gacities.com.