The 2014 Capitol Connection Conference is quickly approaching! Join your fellow county commissioners and state leaders on Fe. 3-4 at the Atlanta Marriot Marquis in Atlanta/Fulton County for an opportunity to receive legislative updates from the ACCG policy staff and complete training courses in the Lifelong Learning Academy.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2014_CCC_Information_Sheet.pdf to view the full article online.

 

As the 2014 legislative session is now one month away, it becomes critical for each county to designate or update their county legislative coordinator (CLC). ACCG asks that each county chairman officially designate a CLC by adopting a resolution. The CLC will be responsible for receiving legislative updates and keeping their commissioners current on legislation of importance to counties.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=241818&issueID=30184 to view the full article online.

 

The county governing authority is required to set and publish the qualifying fees for county offices by Feb.1, 2014. All county commissioners should adopt a resolution setting the qualifying fee for each county office. ACCG has provided an explanation of how to calculate the fees.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2014%20Qualifying%20Fees.pdf to view the full article online.

 

ACCG is now accepting nominations for the 2014 ACCG Awards Program. Counties are encouraged to submit nominations for leadership, partnership and advocacy awards. In addition, counties are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Georgia County Clerks' Association Clerk of the Year award.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?CatId=546&ContentType=General_Content to view the full article online.

 

Digital Georgia will host the North Georgia Digital Economy Conference on Dec. 12, 2013, at Lake Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming/Forsyth County. This conference is tailored for economic and community developers; business and technology professionals; digital innovators; and health care professionals. Register today to learn how you can help bring your community into the digital age!

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2124 to view the full article online.

 

The ACCG Group Self-Insurance Workers Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF) Board of Trustees recently voted to return a dividend in the amount of $3.5 million to members who renew their membership for 2014. This year's dividend represents a 7.6 percent increase over last year's $3.25 million.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2134 to view the full article online.

 

The newly consolidated government of Macon-Bibb County has elected to participate in the ACCG-Group Health Benefits Program (ACCG-GHBP). The ACCG-GHBP, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, provides health insurance and wellness benefits to its membership of 105 counties, authorities and consolidated governments .

Visit http://www.accg.org/content_section_insurance.asp?contenttype=Insurance_GroupHealth to view the full article online.

 

The deadline to submit your nomination for the Servant's Heart Award is quickly approaching! County commissioners are encouraged to nominate a local youth who has made a difference in their community through volunteerism. All nominations must be submitted to the Governor's Office for Children and Families no later than Jan. 2, 2014.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2109 to view the full article online.

 

Georgia 811 Liaison Managers are hosting underground utility damage prevention classes throughout the state. The classes are free for all attendees and will cover topics ranging from the 811 process, excavation, and marking underground facilities in addition to many others.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2136 to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Local Government Personnel Association recently announced its 2013 award recipients. Recipients were recognized for distinguished service, professional achievement, and excellence in human resource management for both large and small agencies.

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

 

Help celebrate the beginning of the 2014 legislative session with the Georgia Food Bank Association at its 52nd Annual Wild Hog Supper! This event will take place on Sunday, Jan.12, 2014, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Railroad Depot in Atlanta/Fulton County.

Visit http://georgiafoodbankassociation.org/contact-us/wild-hog-supper-tickets/ to view the full article online.