More from Georgia County Government Magazine

This month, CountyLine e-newsletter provides expanded coverage on the Fayette County article published in the September issue of Georgia County Government magazine. Read more about Fayette County's Peachtree City.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=125153&issueID=23132 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG 2010 Legislative Leadership Conference

We look forward to seeing you at the ACCG 2010 Legislative Leadership Conference (formerly the Fall Policy Conference) taking place October 4-5 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Don't miss out on the expanded training opportunities and the chance to cast your county's vote for the 2011 County Platform!

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=1423 to view the full article online.

 

September’s the Time to Get Georgia Ready

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Georgia campaign has the tools to help you bring the messages of preparedness to your community. Some of Georgia’s county commissioners already know what it means to be prepared. Do you?

Visit http://www.ready.ga.gov/Plan/Ready-Videos/ to view the full article online.

 

Verizon Wireless Discount

Verizon Wireless is offering a new discount of 18 percent to county officials and employees! Through the ACCG-Verizon Wireless partnership, discounts are available to Georgia county officials and county employees for wireless service and accessories.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=125184&issueID=23132 to view the full article online.

 

Troup County Sets World Record

Troup County’s mega-boat ramp at West Point Lake recently set a world record. The mega-boat ramp at Pyne Road Park is the largest of its kind and the only boat ramp in the region with six lanes for boat launching and loading.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=125196&issueID=23132 to view the full article online.

 

Coastal Georgia Land Summit

A Coastal Georgia Land Summit will take place October 21 in Savannah - Chatham County. County officials and staff from Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Wayne Counties are encouraged to attend. Six hours of "Standard of Excellence" credit will be awarded to those who attend.

Visit http://coastalgalandsummit.eventbrite.com/ to view the full article online.

 

Essential Records Webinar for Local Governments

A free Essential Records Webinar, taking place in September and October, will provide a step-by-step approach to developing an essential records program that is based on FEMA’s COOP guidance. Presented via webinar in four sessions, held once a week, the course covers identification, protection, accessibility and implementation of a scalable essential records program.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=125329&issueID=23132 to view the full article online.

 

Planning & Zoning Training Available

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government offers Planning & Zoning training for appointed board and commission members, staff and elected officials. Training covers the basics of planning and zoning concepts, public meeting and hearing procedures, due process and open meetings requirements, conflicts of interest or strategic planning.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/CVIOGFlyer.pdf to view the full article online.

 

GDOT's Consultation Process

The Georgia Department of Transportation is soliciting comments on the Department’s federally mandated Consultation Process with local officials in rural areas of the state. This process provides affected local officials an opportunity to comment and assist in the development of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan (SSTP).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=125185&issueID=23132 to view the full article online.