Woodstock, GA (August 16, 2024) – The City of Woodstock is pleased to announce the reappointment of Coty Thigpen, Deputy City Manager of Woodstock, to the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Municipal Workforce Development Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 year.
The Advisory Council plays a vital role in addressing workforce challenges facing Georgia’s city governments. The Council works to:
- Evaluate how GMA can assist cities in overcoming workforce issues.
- Provide guidance and oversight to GMA’s workforce development initiatives.
- Recommend solutions to Georgia City Solutions, a non-profit established by GMA to support innovative programs aimed at building successful Georgia cities.
Through the Council’s efforts, significant progress has been made, including:
- Adding two new workforce classes to the GMA training program.
- Developing and launching the Starts with Me! recruitment resources for cities to use.
- Implementing the Jobs with Purpose: Municipal Workforce Development Initiative through Georgia City Solutions.
“We are proud of Coty’s continued leadership on the Municipal Workforce Development Advisory Council,” said City Manager Jeff Moon. “Her expertise will be instrumental in advancing Woodstock’s workforce development efforts and supporting city governments throughout Georgia.”
The Municipal Workforce Development Advisory Council includes a mix of elected and appointed municipal officials representing each of GMA’s twelve districts. The Council will be chaired by Brunswick City Manager Regina McDuffie for the 2024-2025 year.
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About City of Woodstock, GA: Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock’s City limits include more than 12 square miles and over 35,000 residents. Woodstock is a Georgia PlanFirst Community and a recipient of Georgia Municipal Association’s Live Work Play City Award.
