The 2014 ACCG Fall District Meetings begin on Thursday, Nov. 6. Counties may still register for a meeting. Do not miss your opportunity to get briefed on key legislative issues for the upcoming session and to hear from some of our state's legislators!

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As we head into the 2015 legislative session, it is now time to update the County Legislative Coordinator (CLC) Network. ACCG established the CLC Network in 2010 to help improve communications with county officials while the General Assembly is in session. Be sure to confirm or appoint your county's CLC for 2015!

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The Courthouses of Georgia book is now available for purchase! As one of ACCG's centennial legacy projects, this book showcases the hallmarks of Georgia's counties. Books are available for purchase online through the University of Georgia Press, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. Get yours today!

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The deadline to submit the annual immigration report to the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) is Dec. 31, 2014. The report this year covers the reporting period of Dec. 1, 2013-Nov. 30, 2014.

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Haven't gotten started with the "You Are Why We're Here" campaign? Do not worry! Take a look at the launch plan to help get the campaign underway in your county. There are many tools to help make this campaign succeed in your county and to call it your own. Look for ACCG staff at the upcoming District Meetings as they will be able to answer any questions you may have and provide further details about implementing the campaign. Do not forget that the fire services tools are available and ACCG will be providing more tools as we head into the winter months!

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The Georgia Dirt & Gravel Road Workshops will take place on Nov. 13 in Jesup/Wayne County, Ga., and Nov. 14 in Richmond Hill/Bryan County, Ga. These workshops are designed to teach new concepts for maintaining unpaved roads with an emphasis on protecting water quality. All county managers/administrators, public works directors, engineers, and road supervisors are encouraged to attend.

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The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia is hosting the Economic Outlook series. This is a 10 series economic forecasting event that will take place in December 2014-February 2015. Be sure to register today!

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Data breaches have increased significantly in recent years. Counties are at risk as they collect, store and transmit large amounts of private data regularly. In 2013, the ACCG Property and Liability Program (ACCG-IRMA) began offering cyber liability coverage in to its members. Learn more about cyber risk and what ACCG-IRMA is doing to assist its members in protecting themselves against this threat.

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The University of Georgia Extension will host income tax courses for experienced tax professionals. The UGA Extension Tax Schools are IRS Approved Continuing Education Providers. Courses will cover topics such as ethics, foreign tax issues and agriculture tax issues. Attendees will qualify to receive 16 hours of continuing education credit.

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The Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) awarded grants to several counties to host interns over the summer. University of Georgia student Allie MacFall interned with Fayette County's finance department. Access the link below to learn more about Allie's experience!

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Training for members of county boards of equalization is now being offered online. The University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the Georgia Department of Revenue developed an online, self-study course, Board of Equalization Update 2014, which fulfills the 8-hour annual continuing education requirement for members who serve on boards of equalization.

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