The 8th Annual ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, November 11 at the Georgia Club in Barrow County. More details are forthcoming. 

Registration for the Summer Policy Committee Meetings will open soon. ACCG's seven standing Policy Committees will meet this summer to discuss key issues and to recommend policy objectives for the 2025 ACCG Policy Agenda. The issues will guide the Association's efforts before the Georgia General Assembly, Congress, and federal and state agencies. 

In 2024, mental health reform once again claimed the spotlight for Georgia's counties. Journey through the state's history of mental health legislation and delve into ACCG's dedicated advocacy to enhancing mental health resources.

This month we are shining the spotlight on two Troup County interns, Tayah Buchannon and Xavier Maddox. Dive into their experiences at the Troup County State Court and Public Defender's Office, where they gained invaluable hands-on insights into the inner workings of the county's legal system.

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. 

Learn about the measures taken by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, including an outdoor burn ban in 54 counties, to address ozone pollutants during summer months.

Learn how Sourcewell, an ACCG sponsor and partner, collaborates with county and city leaders across the nation to elevate local government facilities and operations to new heights.

Georgia counties are invited to join the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) for a WaterFirst Workshop on Thursday, May 16. This free workshop is for Georgia water utilities, municipalities, and local governments interested in applying for the WaterFirst designation.

Stay informed on important deadlines for the Georgia Technology Authority's (GTA) BEAD Challenge Process. Counties interested in rebutting challenged locations must adhere to the deadlines for consideration.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program. The program provides resources to replace existing non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (including school buses) with zero-emission vehicles. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the application period for the FY 2025-2026 Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant (MPDG). The grant opportunity encompasses three significant discretionary grant programs aimed at surface transportation infrastructure projects.

ACCG members have the opportunity to serve on 31 NACo committees, caucuses, task forces, and advisory boards to inform national policymaking and help solve problems impacting counties, boroughs, and parishes. 

The 2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition will take place this year in Hillborough County, Florida from July 12-15. Join ACCG staff and county peers from across the nation as you discuss federal policies impacting counties, engage in general sessions, and attend mobile workshops.