The pace is beginning to pick up at the State Capitol and hot issues such as transportation funding are under discussion on a daily basis. County officials can get the latest legislative news, hear from state officials, attend committee meetings and meet one-on-one with legislators during the upcoming ACCG District Days at the Capitol. Also, be sure to watch for the weekly electronic legislative updates and videos to stay on top of new and changing legislation.

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ACCG is offering two full days of classes through the Lifelong Learning Academy March 12–13 at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Gwinnett County. Both core and specialty classes are on the schedule. Talk to your county clerk and get registered today!

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The ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy will offer the Leadership Institute on March 12–14 at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Gwinnett County. The Leadership Institute is a required class in the core certification program of the Lifelong Learning Academy.

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County officials are invited to join their Fire and EMS personnel at the 2015 Georgia Fire & Emergency Services Equipment Show taking place Friday, March 20 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. Additional details can be found by accessing the link below.

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When workplace safety is encouraged by county leaders and practiced in day-to-day operations, it can be a win-win for the county and its employees. According to David Uhlman, ACCG’s Property & Casualty Insurance Programs Director, "If our members are committed to running a safe operation, it is likely that they will have fewer and less severe claims." As a way of encouraging safety, the ACCG Insurance Programs offer a significant premium discount for those members who elect to participate.

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During the summer of 2014, Middle Georgia State College criminal justice majors Mark Apple and Alisa Ryan interned with the Public Defender’s Office in the Macon Judicial Circuit, located in Macon-Bibb County. Apple and Ryan were tasked with reviewing cases, observing court proceedings, writing case reports for the attorneys and serving as a "mock jury" to assist with trial preparation. These internships were provided through the Civic Affairs Foundation Georgia County Internship Program.

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