The ACCG Legislative Breakfast takes place this Thursday, March 7 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Here are a few important details you should know before you attend.

Join us in Savannah/Chatham County on April 25-28 for the 2024 ACCG Annual Conference. This year's conference theme is Together Toward Tomorrow and features hot topic sessions and other educational opportunities focused on helping county officials learn to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of local government. 

Due to a surplus, eligible members of the ACCG – Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF) recently received a cash dividend. Cash dividends are just one of the many benefits of being a ACCG-GSIWCF member. Learn more about the program and how your county can join.

ACCG welcomes new and returning interns for the spring semester. Get to know Payton West, Kate Heidenreich, and Cindy Phan and discover how they'll assist various departments during their internships.

The Capital Improvement Plan chapter is now available for review in the Handbook for Georgia County Commissioners. The chapter covers all that counties need to know about capital improvement plans. 

Congratulations to the 2024 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) grant recipients. Forty-five grant winners will receive funding to provide internship opportunities in various areas of county government. Learn more about the award winners and their internships.

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 memory of Georgia's late county leaders. 

The housing shortage is impacting communities statewide. Learn how ACCG's Housing Task Force is helping counties find solutions to address the issue.

The March spotlight is shining bright on Chloe Crosby and her internship experiences at Camden and Glynn counties. Learn how Crosby's double dose of county government shaped her perspective on the importance of county government operations.

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 (GFC) is actively monitoring for southern pine beetle outbreaks by setting prediction traps throughout the state. Additionally, they are tracking the spread of cogongrass and encouraging landowners and foresters to watch for signs of both species.

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.

Does your county have an innovative program worthy of national recognition? Submit your outstanding program to be considered for a 2024 NACo Achievement Award. The early bird submission deadline is Friday, February 23, while the regular deadline is Saturday, March 30, 2024. 

An updated Top Cyber Actions for Securing Water Systems fact sheet is now available. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) updated the joint fact sheet with additional resources to support water systems in defending against malicious cyber activity. 

Counties can now apply for funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Over $1 billion is available in funding for local projects that improve roadway safety.

The application window for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program will open on Friday, March 22, 2024. The program helps rural communities gain access to affordable high-speed internet.