ACCG welcomed Stefanie Mueller, Matthew Berry and Cameron Jones in May to assist the association's policy, research and legal staff with various projects over the summer months. Stefanie will work with the association's legal team as the legal intern whereas Matthew and Cameron will work with the association's policy team as policy interns. Each intern will be afforded the opportunity to attend and plan policy meetings, perform research on a number of topics and interact with ACCG staff as they perform their daily duties for the association.

Stefanie Mueller (pictured left) is currently a rising second year student at the University of Georgia School of Law.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated as a Carolina Scholar with Highest Distinction.  While at Carolina she served as counsel for the Attorney General Staff of the University Honor Court. After receiving her law degree, she would like to work in the area of environmental law and sustainable development.  While at ACCG, Stefanie will serve as the author of the Counties and the Law Newsletter, update several ACCG publications, create an election guide for county officials, and work on additional tasks as assigned by the legal team.

Matthew Berry (pictured middle) completed his first year in the Masters of Public Administration program at the University of Georgia in May, with a specialization in Public Policy.  He also attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate degree, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  Matthew is a lifelong Georgian and upon completing his degree hopes to work in state government in a capacity that fosters cooperation with counties and municipalities.  Over the duration of the internship, Matthew will update SPLOST information, create election and association lists, research fine and fee revenue, and handle additional projects as assigned by the policy team.

Cameron Jones (pictured right) is currently enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration program within the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and will begin his second year of graduate studies this fall.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Religion in 2008. Cameron was a four-time recipient of Dean's List honors, a two-time recipient of Presidential Scholar honors and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Upon completion of his graduate degree, Cameron plans to work for a local government or quasi-governmental organization with a focus on policy development.  Over the course of the internship, Cameron will work on a special LOST project, create election and association lists and perform additional projects as assigned by the policy team.