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Council joins GMAC Mayor’s Reading Club to support early literacy
Summary
Council voted to enroll Marietta in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMAC) Mayor’s Reading Club, a no‑fee program providing starter kits and resources for local literacy efforts.
Marietta City Council voted to join the Georgia Municipal Association (GMAC) Mayor’s Reading Club, a voluntary program that supplies starter kits, suggested book lists and implementation guides to participating cities to support early‑reading initiatives.
A councilmember described the program’s goals and materials — including a kit of Georgia‑authored books and companion coloring books — and said participation does not carry fees. The program convenes participating mayors (or their representatives) at GMAC events to share practices and report on local impacts.
Council agreed to suspend the rules to add the item to the agenda at the work session and then approved Marietta’s participation. The councilmember who will serve as the program coordinator said they would represent the city at GMAC events.
