In lieu of the Capitol Connection Conference, ACCG will host the District Days at the Capitol for county officials. District Days will give county officials the opportunity to meet with their legislators, get briefed on key issues from the ACCG policy staff and attend important committee meetings. Please contact your county clerk to register!

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/District%20Days%20Information%20Sheet_Capitol%20Connection.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Gwinnett County now offers its residents the Coast2Coast discount prescription drug card program. According to Coast2Coast, the program has saved cardholders throughout the nation an average of 60 percent on the cost of prescription drugs. With the Coast2Coast discount prescription card, all county residents, regardless of age or health status, now have the opportunity to save on the cost of their medications.

Visit http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/CommunityServices/HealthandHumanServices/PrescriptionDrugDiscountCard to view the full article online.

 

The immigration reporting system for this year's reporting period is now open. The 2014 reporting period is from December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014. Each county must submit its report to the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) by December 31.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2243 to view the full article online.

 

First Lady Sandra Deal is calling on county commissioners to nominate a local youth for the 2015 Servant's Heart Award. Nominees must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and demonstrate sustained commitment to meeting community needs. Nominations are due on Wednesday, January 7.

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

 

The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2015 summer Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP). All ACCG member counties are eligible. The grant will be awarded for the period of May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 7.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2244 to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) awarded grants to several counties to host interns over the summer. Winthrop University student and Cobb County native Jordan Jackson interned with the county's senior services department. Access the link below to learn more about Jordan's experience!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=297683&issueID=30196 to view the full article online.

 

The ACCG Group Self-Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF) Board of Trustees recently announced a rate decrease and a dividend return for its members. The Board voted to decrease member rates by 1.2 percent for 2015 and return a dividend of $3.5 million to those who renew their membership for 2015.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=2242 to view the full article online.

 

The American Public Works Association (APWA) Georgia Chapter is now accepting nominations for its award program. The program was established to recognize outstanding public works employees who represent the best achievements in Georgia's public works industry. Nominations are due on January 15.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/APWA%20GA%20Chapter%20Awards%20Program%20adopted%20091814.pdf to view the full article online.

 

As you prepare to make your holiday purchases, please remember the discount offered to counties through the exclusive ACCG and Dell partnership! This partnership recognizes Dell as the provider of technology hardware and services to Georgia's counties from laptops, peripherals, network tools and professional IT services. Get started on your savings today!

Visit http://accg.org/content.asp?CatId=393&ContentType=Service_Content to view the full article online.