State Representative Chas Cannon Receives "Champion of Georgia's Cities Award"

MOULTRIE, Ga. - EntSun -- State Representative Chas Cannon 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 Moultrie City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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, Representative Cannon was a key voice on local government matters, sharing his expertise from experience in the area. In particular, Representative Cannon sponsored House Bill 244, revising the standards for local government audits while maintaining transparency.  His work in the General Assembly helped advance issues important to cities and the residents they serve across Georgia.

GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson and Deputy Executive Director Jim Thornton presented the award to Representative Cannon on behalf of the association.

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

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 https://www.gacities.com/

Photo Caption:

From left to right:

Top row - Councilmember Wilma Hadley, Councilmember Cole Posey, Mayor William McIntosh, Councilmember Cecil Barber, Councilmember Lisa Clarke Hill

Bottom row – GMA Governmental Relations Associate Oswald Hernandez, GMA Government Outreach Specialist Katrina Cochran, GMA Deputy Executive Director Jim Thornton, Rep. Chas Cannon, GMA CEO Larry Hanson, and GMA Associate General Counsel Ryan Bowersox.