Registration is now available for the 2014 ACCG Summer Regional Meetings taking place Monday, June 23 -- Friday, June 27 in Taliaferro, Wayne, Cook, Harris and Dawson counties. You are invited and encouraged to attend one of the meetings!

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ACCG has recently announced a new partnership with Sivad Business Solutions -- Easy Vote. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Sivad's campaign filing software known as Easy Vote is made up of multiple modules used in more than 60 counties in Georgia to run various parts of the election process. The product allows for electronic filing and has been a huge benefit to the counties using the software.

Visit http://www.easyvotesolutions.com/ to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) provides recognition opportunities for outstanding firefighters through its award program. Since 1972, GSFA has recognized firefighters through this annual program. The deadline to apply is July 11. Nominate your local firefighter today!

Visit http://gsffa.org/2014-gsfa-awards-program-deadline-july-11-2014/ to view the full article online.

 

The second round of summer 2014 Policy Committee Meetings will begin in late July and run through early August. Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date! Please continue to monitor the ACCG website for further details such as meeting times, locations and registration availability.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=268590&issueID=30190 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG recently appointed sub-committees during the first round of summer Policy Committee Meetings. The sub-committees will meet to discuss various issues of significance to counties. Access the link below for information on which sub-committees will meet this summer.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=268839&issueID=30190 to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Children's Cabinet recently formed the Water Safety Subcommittee to help spread prevention awareness and their all-encompassing message of water safety through its SPLASH water safety campaign. The SPLASH water safety campaign will help spread an important message as the summer months are now underway.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2187 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG welcomes summer interns John Fleisch, John David McLean and Ben Prickett. Each semester, the association hires interns to assist the policy and legal staff with various projects. Over the course of their internship through August, 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=268585&issueID=30190 to view the full article online.

 

Training schedules for Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) safety coordinator and work zone safety courses are now available for courses that will take place in June through mid-August. Be sure to register today!

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2186 to view the full article online.

 

Attend the 2014 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Roadshow to learn more about the economics and practicality of implementing alternative fuel transportation solutions. Join Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and experts in the fields of natural gas, propane, biofuels and electric vehicles as they deliver a short series of presentations on each fuel along with a live vehicle showcase. Register today!

Visit http://afvroadshow.com/ to view the full article online.