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Abstract
This study develops a resource and decision guide to support Georgia’s local governments in enhancing infrastructure resilience, focusing on the barriers and needs unique to cities and counties within the state. Through a comprehensive literature review, an analysis of survey data from local government representatives, and structured interviews, this research identifies barriers to resilience implementation and infrastructure challenges experienced by small and large local governments. The resilience implementation barriers, including funding limitations, lack of data and technical expertise, and limited resilience planning resources, are explored to inform actionable strategies for addressing these issues. The resulting guide aligns with common local government needs, offering practical solutions for resilience planning, funding access, and technical support. By presenting resilience opportunities with different levels of cost and implementation efforts, the guide aims to equip Georgia's local governments with the tools to better withstand climate-related impacts and ensure the longevity of critical public services.