The first set of Fall Regional Meetings take place this month. Register for the meeting of your choice to receive updates from ACCG, discuss hot issues impacting county government, and connect with your county peers.

Members of the ACCG-GSIWCF are in luck as the Board of Trustees recently voted to return $5 million in the form of cash dividends to eligible members in early 2024. Learn more about the dividends and how your county can become a member.

The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation is seeking grant applications from counties for the 2024 Georgia County Internship Program. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the role county government plays in our lives.

It’s not too late to participate in the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation 7th Annual Golf Tournament! Grab a team, get some clubs, and join us on the course at the Georgia Club on November 13. 

The ACCG Workers’ Compensation Board of Trustees offers an Online Driver Training Incentive Grant Program for current members’ law enforcement officers to promote safe driving. Learn more about the program, grant requirements, and the benefits of participating.

Two Macon-Bibb County interns have stolen the spotlight for their work over the past summer. Law students Stephen McCarthy and Virginia "Ginny" Calhoun used their legal studies to aid in their intership with the Macon-Bibb County Attorneys' Office. Learn more about their experience and potential career plans.

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 Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a report on the forest damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. Read the report to learn how the forests in southeast Georgia were impacted.

The deadline to pre-apply for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) is October 13, 2023. Don't miss the opportunity to receive the funding your county may need for parks, trails, and more. 

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has launched a survey to understand how federal disaster reimbursement response impacts county finances and public service delivery. ACCG is encouraging all counties to participate in the brief, important survey. 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how your county can partner with The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to practice safer habits and promote the importance of cybersecurity awareness. 

Norfolk Southern is now offering two new grant programs that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities. Learn more about the Safety First and Thriving Communities Grants to see if your community is eligible for funding.