Registration is still open for the 2024 Legislative Leadership Conference (LLC). Join ACCG, your county colleagues, and state leaders on October 9-11 at the Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County for the association’s fall policy conference. Visit the conference website to stay informed on all things LLC.

Make plans to attend a District Meeting this fall to hear from ACCG staff and other issue experts on various topics impacting counties and to receive a review of the approved 2025 ACCG Policy Agenda and Legislative Priorities. Contact your county clerk to register.

House Bill 451, also known as the Ashley Wilson Act, will go into effect on January 1, 2025. To help counties and county-related authorities prepare, the ACCG-IRMA will begin the proposal process for PTSD coverage to ensure all eligible employees and volunteers are covered by January.

The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation is hosting its 8th Annual Golf Tournament at the Georgia Club in Barrow County on Monday, November 11, 2024. Don’t miss this chance for a day of great golf and even greater impact!

Each year, the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation offers grants through the Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) to support summer internship projects across the state. Join the 93 counties that have already benefited from GCIP by submitting your application by Monday, October 21.

Join LGRMS on Wednesday, October 2 for a Law Enforcement Crisis Communications Webinar to gain critical insights into managing law enforcement roles during crisis situations. Learn how to effectively allocate resources, engage with the community, leverage key relationships, and address potential scrutiny with transparency and confidence.

Rising Kennesaw State student Anna Rivera’s passion for helping others truly shone during her internship with Paulding County. Through her work, she discovered the profound connection between local government and its residents. Discover how her contributions positively impacted the county and its residents.

Published quarterly, the ACCG Memorial List is a tribute to the county officials who are no longer with us. View the most recent list to help honor and preserve the legacy of Georgia's late county leaders. 

Relationships make good neighbors among Georgia counties and the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service. Learn how the Extension Service has been addressing county needs for over a century, and discover the positive impact it continues to make.

 
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 Emergency Management Association of Georgia (EMAG) is now accepting applications for the 2024 EMAG Awards. Emergency Management agencies and their staff are eligible to apply until October 1, 2024.

The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health team is actively working with landowners to tackle southern pine beetle outbreaks, particularly in the Piedmont region. If you notice signs like green needle droppings or fading crowns, reach out to your local GFC office for help in managing these infestations.

Join the Technical College of Georgia and ACCG on Tuesday, October 1, for an insightful webinar about the new Public Service Apprenticeship Program. Discover how this initiative can provide essential funds to support registered apprenticeship programs in your county and what's required to participate. 

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

The highly anticipated Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant cycle is now open and accepting pre-applications for fiscal year 2024-2025. The LWCF program is a federal program authorized by Congress for the purpose of acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities.  

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to helping individuals prepare for emergencies and disasters. This year's theme is "Start a Conversation." Learn how starting a conversation today can help you and your family prepare ahead of time.

The Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI) is a new U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) center for learning to help reconnect communities that were harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by transportation infrastructure. RCI support is available to grantees and prospective grantees of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program to strengthen local capacity in planning and implementing innovative community reconnection projects.