ACCG Fall Regional meetings are well underway. There's still time to register for the remaining meetings. Attend a meeting to connect with ACCG leadership, discuss hot topics, and network with your county peers. Contact your county clerk to register.

The ACCG Workers’ Compensation Program recently launched a new grant for members’ county law enforcement officers. The Online Driver Training Incentive Grant Program will provide financial assistance to the sheriff’s training department for the purpose of reducing employees’ injuries. 

Counties have until December 2 to submit applications for the 2023 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP). Don't miss this opportunity to welcome the next generation of county leaders. Learn more about GCIP and the application process.  

November is shining bright on Gracie Pruitt, a Cartersville High School student, who interned with the community development department in Bartow County. Learn more about Gracie and her experience.

The Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) recently released a double edition of its SHARE newsletter. This double feature highlights several important issues such as breast cancer screenings, the importance of keeping your workplace clean, deer crash prevention, and more.

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 Immigration Report Collection System managed by the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) will open on November 1 for the reporting period of Dec. 1, 2021 through Nov. 30, 2022. The due date to complete the report is Dec. 31, 2022. Please start preparing early to ensure that you have all the information needed to file the report by the deadline.

In mid-November, GEFA will open the 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Annual Base Funding call for projects period. SRFs provide low-interest financing for water and wastewater projects. 

Southern Company Gas has released the 2022 Atlanta Gas Light Public Officials Survey. County officials are asked to complete the brief survey about natural gas safety to help Southern Company Gas ensure they are keeping communities safe.

Registration is open for the 2023 NACo Legislative Conference. The NACo Legislative Conference will take place on February 11 - 14 in Washington, D.C.  Attendees have the opportunity to engage in policy and educational sessions, interact with federal officials, and participate in congressional briefings and meetings.