Note: The following release was provided by the Georgia Municipal Association. – KtE

ATLANTA – Cedartown City Commissioner Jessica Payton was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) District 1 during the association’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Aug. 8.

In this role Payton will serve as a liaison between GMA and municipal officials in GMA’s District 1. She will also attend GMA-sponsored events, including the association’s annual convention; promote engagement in GMA activities and programs with other cities in the district; advocate for GMA’s legislative priorities; and share with GMA staff any needs and concerns of member cities in their district. As the District 1 President, Payton will also serve on GMA Board of Directors.

Created in 1933, GMA is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its members. GMA currently represents 537 cities in Georgia.