The new motor vehicle title tax, a major component of tax reform passed by the General Assembly in 2012, will go into effect March 1, 2013. Many of the changes are complex, and ACCG has provided information on the changes with an overview of the new tax, access to the Georgia Department of Revenue Title Ad Valorem Tax Calculator and answers to some questions regarding this new tax. Please visit the ACCG website to learn more.

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Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) will offer training courses on the Safety Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities, Accident Investigation and Personnel Liability Issues. There's no charge for members of ACCG Group Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Fund (GSIWCF) or Interlocal Risk Management Agency (IRMA).

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ACCG is now accepting nominations for the 2013 ACCG Awards Program. The awards program is a great way to acknowledge individuals in your community who exceed the definition of being a public servant. Nominations are due by Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5 p.m. Visit the ACCG website for nomination forms and to learn more.

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The Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA) and the Alliance for Innovation are co-hosting the 2013 Transforming Local Government Conference (TLG) at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis April 10-12. This will take the place of the GCCMA Spring Meeting. The host committee has been diligently working to make this a memorable experience for you and your professional colleagues from across the nation. Plans are shaping up for a great conference, and we know you don’t want to miss this opportunity in your home state!

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ACCG 2013 Spring Training will be held on March 21- 22 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tift County, Ga. ACCG will introduce its Lifelong Learning Academy core curriculum to new county commissioners during this year’s training. The year 2013 will serve as a transition period for commissioners who had been seeking CCAP certification or moving into advanced training. Check with your county to get registered today!

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The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. One way this is achieved is through the Knight News Challenge in which the best breakthrough ideas in news and information are funded. Apply for the Knight News Challenge on open government which runs from Feb. 12 through March 18. Select winners will receive a share of $5 million in funding. In addition to funding, winners will receive support from peers and advisors of the Knight Foundation to help advance their winning concepts. Individuals from all counties and industries are invited and encouraged to participate. Apply today!

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A number of proposals outlined in the Environmental Protection Agency's Semiannual Regulatory Plan, released on Dec. 21 of last year, will have a direct impact on local governments. The National Association of Counties has provided highlights of some of the proposals in the January edition of its newsletter.

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Registration details and a tentative schedule are now available for the 2013 ACCG Annual Meeting. This year's meeting, "Big League Leadership," is scheduled for April 27 - 29, 2013 in Savannah-Chatham County.

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