Woodstock’s Deputy City Manager Reappointed to GMA Municipal Workforce Development Advisory Council 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 nonprofit 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 combination of elected and appointed municipal officials representing each of GMA's twelve districts. Brunswick City Manager Regina McDuffie will chair the Council for the 2024-2025 year.
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