County officials may now access the official conference website for information on hotels, parking, the conference agenda, and more. Be sure to visit the conference website regularly for updates.

This month, we're shining a spotlight on two county interns who have dedicated their time to learning about public safety, Ian Pederson and Madeline Morgan. Read more to discover how each intern expanded their knowledge on public safety matters.

Learn from the Georgia Department of Economic Development about the state's decades-long strategy to invest in the community, create jobs, and maintain a steady economy. 

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 Department of Transportation (GDOT) is now accepting applications for the Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) funds. LRA funds do not require a match and will be dispersed to address local infrastructure needs.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has opened the 2024 Georgia Fund call for projects period. Pre-applications will be accepted until Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. 

Local governments can now apply for a Rural Workforce Housing Initiative Construction Loan Fund. Through the loan fund, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is helping communities address the growing housing demand.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently introduced the Georgia Dream Peach Select Veterans Assistance Loan Program. This new initiative offers veterans in Georgia greater support in achieving homeownership.

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has released the 2024 Sustainability report. The report highlights the products and environmental services forests provide to citizens, how Georgia’s 24 million acres of forest area have remained stable for the past half century and more.

The application period for the Workforce for Georgia Grant Program is now open. This program, supported by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education and the Georgia Power Foundation, offers financial assistance to school districts offering Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE). The application deadline is Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

NACo has extended the deadline for the 2024 NACo Achievement Awards. The new deadline is Friday, April 5, 2024. 

Sen. Jon Ossoff is accepting requests for the Fiscal Year 2025 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) projects. CDS projects are high-impact projects located in Georgia that can be jumpstarted or reach completion with the assistance from the federal government. These requests must be submitted via the form on the Senator’s website by April 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.