Julie Smith inducted into Georgia Municipal Association Hall of Fame | State News

As mayor, Smith has led efforts to revitalize a previously neglected part of town and worked tirelessly to bring high-quality housing to the area and improve residents’ access to community activities. This focus underscores her belief that the investment cities make in housing, arts and culture, clean water, public safety, and community and economic development have significant and long-lasting effects on people’s lives and the health and prosperity of a community.

Her achievements also include serving as the president of the GMA, where she used her expertise to benefit all 537 cities in Georgia. During her tenure as GMA president, Smith has been instrumental in advocating for the needs of Georgia’s cities. She has served as a member of the Municipal Training Board, the Association’s Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors. Additionally, she has chaired significant councils, including GMA’s Legislative Policy Council, Federal Policy Council, and the Member Services Advisory Council.

During her tenure, she made regular appearances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., to advocate for the needs of Georgia’s cities.