There's still time to register for the 2024 Legislative Breakfast. Join us on Thursday, March 7 for updates from key state leaders and the ACCG Governmental Affairs team as pressing issues move through the state’s legislative process.

Registration for the 2024 ACCG Annual Conference opens on Tuesday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. Join us in Savannah/Chatham County from April 25 through April 28, for educational opportunities, networking, and engaging discussions on trending topics. 

Counties have until Wednesday, February 28, to submit their nominations for the 2024 Georgia County Excellence Awards. The Georgia County Excellence Awards program recognizes counties that have undertaken innovative and cost-effective approaches to addressing local issues through their programs and initiatives.

Help us honor exceptional local government leaders by nominating a county official in your community for one of ACCG's prestigious leadership awards. Nominations are due by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Discover how your county can save money on insurance premiums and employee safety equipment during an upcoming webinar on Thursday, February 29, 2024. This session will cover the Safety Discount Program, required loss analysis, and safety action plans. Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable strategies for enhancing safety and reducing costs in your county.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts on our member communications by completing the ACCG Readership Survey. Your valuable feedback will assist us in enhancing our online and print media to better serve your needs and preferences. 

This month, we're thrilled to highlight three remarkable Cobb County interns. Holly Bratcher, Quadriyah Williams, and Keiko Huffman each made significant contributions during their summer internship with Cobb County's Keep Cobb Beautiful Department. Discover more about their experiences and how the skills they acquired will propel them forward in their future careers.

Learn about the collaborative efforts of Macon-Bibb and Worth Counties, alongside their local partners, in addressing community blight. Hear from county officials in both regions as they share effective tips and strategies used to combat these challenges.

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.

Celebrate Georgia Arbor Day on Friday, February 16, to reflect on the vital role of trees in the state and across the nation. The official state event, co-hosted by the Georgia Forestry Commission, will take place on Tuesday, February 20 in Morgan County.

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia (CVIOG) is offering several educational opportunities for county leaders. These programs are specifically designed for local government and will cover a wide range of topics. Read more for information on upcoming financial management courses.

The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) wants to recognize inviduals and organizations that are dedicated to preserving and sharing Georgia's history and making historical records more accessible through its Outstanding Archives Awards Program. The nomination deadline is Saturday, June 1, 2024.

The National Association of Counties' High Performance Leadership Academy is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. To mark the special occasion, each county can enroll 10 leaders for $15,000 in 2024. The next cohort begins on April 22, 2024.