Register now to attend the ACCG Fall District Meetings scheduled for the last two weeks of October. Meetings will focus on a preview of the 2013 legislative session and legislative priorities.

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The ACCG-GMA Joint Training Session will take place on Nov. 16 at the Macon Marriott City Center in Macon/Bibb County. Commissioners Training Program, Certified Commissioners Advanced Program and Clerks’ Training courses are being offered.

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State law requires that counties annually submit three immigration reports--the Public Benefits/SAVE Report, the E-Verify Public Contractor Report and the Business License/Private Employer Report in order to stay in compliance with Georgia’s immigration requirements. Failure to submit these reports in a timely manner may result in loss of qualified local government status among other penalties.

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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.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?CatId=313&ContentType=Civic_Engagement to view the full article online.

 

Each semester, the association hires interns to assist policy, legal and communications staff with various projects. Over the course of their internship through December, each intern will be given the opportunity to attend policy meetings, interact with ACCG staff and learn about county government issues.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=192089&issueID=24672 to view the full article online.

 

The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) has recognized Rep. Terry England, Sen. Frank Ginn, Rep. Rich Golick, Rep. Jay Powell, Sen. Renee Unterman and Rep. Wendell Willard with 2012 Legislative Service Awards. ACCG presents Legislative Service Awards to recognize lawmakers who have demonstrated distinguished leadership and interest in working with county governments for the benefit of Georgia’s citizens.

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The Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Conference Series will make its stop in Atlanta on Oct. 24 at the Civic Center. The Series is focused on bringing electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to the southeast region.

Visit http://www.cleancitiesatlanta.net/index.php/calendar#SoutheastEVSeries2012 to view the full article online.

 

BCBSGA now has new technology to better serve ACCG group health benefits program members with smart phones. The new Mobile Provider Finder mobile application allows members to search for in-network providers from their own phones!

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