The 2012 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference heads to Athens-Clarke County, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Political analyst Matt Towery will serve as a keynote speaker and will share election insights and Standard of Excellence sessions featuring topics you need to know heading into the 2013 legislative session.

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ACCG district meetings scheduled for October will cover topics including key policy issues that will be of importance during the upcoming legislative session. Earn Standard of Excellence credit for attending.

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2013-2014 Draft County Platform

Over the last several months, the ACCG Policy Committees have worked on the development of the 2013-2014 County Platform that will guide the public policy and advocacy work of the association during the next two years.

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The General Assembly enacted a major tax reform package in 2012 through the passage of HB 386. Among many things addressed in this legislation was the enactment of a sales and use tax exemption for energy used in the manufacturing process. This exemption applies not only to state sales and use taxes but also to local sales tax levies like SPLOST and LOST, so local tax revenues will be impacted.

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On Aug. 16, 2012, in the Class Action on behalf of Georgia Cities and Counties (with the exception of Atlanta and Columbus), a final order was entered approving a settlement agreement whereby Online Travel Companies will be paying hotel/motel tax from May 16, 2011 forward. Find out what your county needs to do by Oct.15, 2012 in order to receive the hotel/motel tax payments.

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ACCG, in partnership with Georgia Trend magazine, is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 8th Annual Georgia County Excellence Awards program! All counties are encouraged to nominate a successful program or initiative that demonstrates county government at its best. The deadline to submit an application is Nov. 2.

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The Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites invite you to "Your State Parks Day" on Sept. 29, 2012 in honor of National Public Lands Day. Free admission and parking for the day is available at most sites.

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On Nov 7, the Department of Community Affairs Board will consider adoption of an optional Disaster Resilient Construction Code. If adopted, counties would have the option of adopting these building codes through local ordinance. These codes would require construction to be more flood resistant and high-wind resistant.

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The U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (U.S. Communities) partners with public agencies to find solutions that benefit procurement professionals.

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So you've been designated the Safety Coordinator for your county, now what do you do? A half-day seminar is being offered by LGRMS that will take you through a "tour of duty" of the position of Safety Coordinator. You can continue to build upon the basic knowledge by taking part II and part III of the safety training series.

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