The 2013 ACCG Annual Conference took place this week in Savannah/Chatham County, Ga. Commissioners and county staff members from more than 100 counties gathered to partake in the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy and to receive information on important issues such as tax reform and various federal policy issues. Conference video and presentation notes will be available.

Visit http://www.accg.org/default.asp to view the full article online.

 

Mark Your Calendar: 2013 ACCG Summer Training

Registration is now available for the summer 2013 ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy. This year's summer training will take place June 6-7 at the Legacy Lodge at the Lake Lanier Islands in Dawson County. Contact your county clerk to register.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/Summer_13_Reg.pdf to view the full article online.

 

In continuing efforts with Governor Deal's goal of creating a more effective juvenile justice system, the Governor's office for Children and Families (GOCF) and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) have issued Juvenile Justice Request for Proposals. GOCF and CJCC are seeking local juvenile justice projects that include evidence-based program models that have shown to reduce juvenile recidivism.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2025 to view the full article online.

 

Nominate your local firefighter for a Georgia State Firefighters (GSFA) Award! Awards are given in the following categories: Firefighter of the Year; Rookie of the Year; Educator of the Year; and the Valor Award. Help honor Georgia firefighters by nominating someone today.

Visit http://gsffa.org/forms-applications/ to view the full article online.

 

The GOVERNING Georgia Leadership Forum will take place on May 29, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga. GOVERNING is the nation's leading political media platform for local and state governments. The GOVERNING Georgia Leadership Forum features an interactive discussion on topics such as government operations, infrastructure development, health and human services, and budget and finance among others.

Visit http://www.governing.com/events/GOVERNING--Georgia-Leadership-Forum--2013.html?page=home to view the full article online.