Georgia Standards Arrow right Georgia Studies Arrow right Government / Civic Understandings Arrow right SS8CG6 Analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia. a. Explain the origins and purposes of city, county, and special-purpose governments in Georgia. b. Describe how local government is funded and how spending decisions are made. Featured articles: Georgia’s City Governments, Georgia’s County Governments, Home Rule and Ordinances, Local Revenue Sources, Municipal Services, State Budgeting, State Revenues in Georgia Clipboard Copy Share Share Print Print Articles Articles (7) Media Media (3) Grid Grid List List All Media Images Images (3) Georgia’s City Governments Georgia’s County Governments Home Rule and Ordinances Local Revenue Sources Municipal Services State Budgeting State Revenues in Georgia Loading