ACCG and Georgia Trend are partnering again for the 2024 Georgia County Excellence Awards. Counties that have taken innovative and cost-effective approaches to solving local issues with local programs and initiatives are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 12, 2024.

The nomination window is now open for the 2024 ACCG Awards and Recognition Program. Consider nominating an exceptional leader in your community for one of ACCG's prestigious awards. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 1, 2024. 

The deadline to apply for a 2024 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) Grant is less than two weeks away. Counties interested in inspiring the future workforce to pursue a career in local government should apply by Monday, December 18, 2023. 

This month, ACCG is shining the spotlight on Monroe County intern, Janasia Lewis. Learn how Lewis applied her major in cinema and media arts production to capture the history of Monroe County through film.

To honor and preserve the memory of the county leaders who are no longer with us, ACCG has released a quarterly memorial list. The memorial list serves as a tribute to their commitment to service and the lasting impact they have made in their respective communities.

Recently ACCG's Georgia County Government magazine received the highest honor of Platinum in the 2023 MarComm Awards. The MarComm Awards are a global competition that acknowledges the creative and strategic contributions of professionals in various industries, including honoring magazines for their excellence in marketing and communication. To view the winning submission, click read 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 Annual Immigration Report Collection System is open for the reporting period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. The due date to complete the report is Sunday, December 31, 2023.

The Georgia Forestry Commission is scheduled to release the 2023 Best Management Survey Report this month. Read more for a brief overview of what to expect in this year's report.

The Georgia Radio Reading Service (GaRRS) strives to enhance the lives of visually impaired citizens in Georgia. Residents can access GaRRS online to listen to readings from newspapers and more. 

A number of Georgia county officials have completed the 12-week online National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy. The program aims to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills they can apply in their role.

Registration is now open for the 2024 NACo Legislative Conference. The conference will take place February 10 - 13 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.