County officials are collectively working together to keep residents protected. In efforts to assist in keeping county officials informed, ACCG has established a resource page for COVID-19. Be sure to regularly monitor this page to receive state and federal updates.

 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the application deadline for the ReConnect Pilot Program to April 15.  This program provides grants and loans to help fund the cost of construction, improvement or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to rural areas. 

The 2020 Census officially launched today! Don't let social distancing halt all of your census outreach, use social media to keep constituents engaged and informed. Check out these tips for promoting Census participation via social media.

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently launched a new website to provide centralized information regarding how to find public WiFi, reduced-cost internet services, and access to devices. 

The Employee Safety Grant Program cycle will begin on May 1, 2020. Applications will be accepted until August 31. All eligible Workers Compensation Fund members are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to recieve funding for training, equipment and/or services to reduce workplace injuries.

Interested in participating in the 2020 Georgia Smart Communites Challenge? Sign up for an informative webinar taking place Monday, April 6, to learn everything your county needs to know about the challenge. Register Today!