GeorgiaForward

What an incredible Annual Convention! 🎉

From the Opening General Session and Parade of Flags to a powerful keynote by retired Col. DeDe Halfhill, this year's was full of energy, connection, and celebration. We loved watching nine cities earn Visionary City recognition and seeing Governor Brian Kemp honored with the Key Citizen Award.

A personal highlight for our team: bringing the GeorgiaForward Puppet Show to life in rooms 211-212! We had such a great time sharing laughs and a little behind-the-scenes magic with everyone who stopped by.

Did you catch the show? Let us know in the comments - we'd love to hear your favorite moment!

Congratulations to all the newly installed GMA officers and board, and to incoming president Mayor Andrea Gibby of Young Harris. Thank you to everyone who made this Convention so meaningful - here's to carrying that momentum back to our cities!



📷 : Georgia Municipal Association

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧

Shirka Jordan, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, is a dedicated supply chain professional with 15 years of service at The Home Depot's supply chain facility in Lake Park. She currently serves as the Transportation Manager, overseeing logistics operations for 114 destinations across South Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Shirka earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Office Administration and Technology from Valdosta State University, a foundation that continues to support her strong leadership and operational expertise. A proud wife and mother in a blended family of six children, Shirka balances her professional responsibilities with a deep commitment to her community.

She is an active volunteer who believes in giving back and making a positive impact on those around her. Guided by her faith in God, Shirka strives to serve others with integrity, compassion, and dedication in every aspect of her life.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃!

"Having been a part of creating 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, I am strongly committed to this organization. I have been truly impressed with what we have been able to accomplish in just a few short years. I certainly think the initial forums were a direct result of our mission to connect all people and leaders around the state for a common purpose. More recently, the expansion with Young Gamechangers has been a phenomenal path forward for this mission on a very grassroots basis. I love that recommendations given to cities around the state have been implemented."

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, Board Member
A. Brown Olmstead Associates, CEO