The summer Policy Committee meetings are in full swing, but there’s still time to register for the South and Federal meetings. Join the ACCG Governmental Affairs team and fellow county peers for open and constructive discussions on laws and policies impacting counties. Your participation will help identify policy platform changes and recommended policy objectives for the Proposed 2025 ACCG Policy Agenda.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Legislative Leadership Conference. Join ACCG, your county colleagues, and state leaders on on October 9 - 11 at the The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. Don't miss the opportunity to ensure your county's concerns are considered when voting on the Proposed 2025 Policy Agenda and Legislative Priorities and to participate in several engaging educational opportunities.

The deadline to apply for the Employee Safety Grant is quickly approaching. Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (GSIWCF) members have until Friday, Aug. 30 to apply for funding aimed at reducing work-related injuries.

The application window for the 2025 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) grants opens this month! GCIP internships offer students valuable hands-on experience and help counties complete projects that need extra support. 

Grab your golf clubs, it’s time to register for the 8th Annual ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation Golf Tournament! Golfer and sponsorship registration is set to open this month.

As summer vacation comes to an end, GCIP intern Anna Ayers is breathing new life into recycled materials for teachers and students. Learn how Anna worked with the Floyd County Recycling department to collect donations and open a store for teachers in need of free classroom and office supplies.

Discover how counties can save time and money by utilizing Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing program. Learn from other communities that are successfully using Sourcewell's cooperative contracts and get the latest updates on the purchasing categories available to counties.

Get to know ACCG President and Toombs County Chairman David Sikes, and explore how his commitment to faith and family shapes his approach to servant leadership.

Now, more than ever, counties are celebrated for their tireless work on behalf of their communities. Help ACCG highlight those efforts by sending in your photos for Georgia's Local Lens, the newsletter that provides a weekly snapshot of Georgia's counties. Visit the ACCG website for more information. 

The Pre-application window for the 2024-2025 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) is now open. Interested applicants can apply until Tuesday, Oct. 15.

 The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking project applications for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program. Applications for projects will be accepted until Thursday, Aug. 15.  

The Georgia Department of Education has created a Public Management and Administration pathway that is being piloted in several high school across the state. Learn more about this program and how it prepares students for a career in public service.

In recognition of Tree Check Month, the Georgia Forestry Commission is encouraging all landowners to actively manage and monitor their trees. Connect with a GFC forester to learn how to keep your trees healthy and what to look for when monitoring them.

Attend the INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference on Friday, Aug. 9 to explore the intersection of housing and infrastructure. With housing still a top priority in metro counties, the INTERSECTION will continue to discuss the region’s affordable housing crises through the lens of infrastructure. 

With more than 70 diverse programs, USDA Rural Development (RD) is dedicated to enhancing the economy and quality of life in rural communities. Learn more about the programs and resources available through USDA RD to help support rural communities.