Registration is now open for the 2015 ACCG Annual Conference- Innovation Integration! This year's conference will include sessions that focus on efficiency, technology and new leadership approaches that will help county officials govern effectively in the 21st century. ACCG looks forward to seeing county officials in Savannah/Chatham County April 17-20 for the 101st Annual Conference. Contact your county clerk to register today!

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ACCG is now accepting nominations for the 2015 ACCG Awards and Recognition Program. This year's awards program has been condensed with ACCG only accepting nominations for the two leadership awards -- the Emory Greene Leadership Award and the Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award. The association will continue to work with the Georgia County Clerks' Association to promote the County Clerk of the Year Award. All nominations are due on Monday, March 23.

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County officials are invited to join their Fire and EMS personnel at the Georgia Fire & Emergency Services Equipment Show on Friday, March 20, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry/Houston County, Ga. A training class on ISO will be offered. Additional details can be found by accessing the link below.

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Georgia counties, be sure to check the Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) training calendar for the latest safety and risk management training opportunities! Access the link below to get registered for an upcoming workshop today!

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Save time and money for your county with online loss control training for county employees. Online training can help make safety a natural part of the county's operations, helping to prevent injuries and claims against the county, its officers and employees. LocalGovU and the Public Agency Training Council (PATC) for Law Enforcement make online loss control training an option for Georgia county governments.

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National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 2, 2015. Funding opportunities are available for those implementing wildfire awareness and risk-reduction programs in their local communities. Applications are due on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

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Does your county have a story to tell? Submit your story ideas for consideration in ACCG's Georgia County Government magazine. Please submit all story ideas to ACCG Communications Manager Schuyler Harding at sharding@accg.org.

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The Georgia Recycling Coalition and the US Composting Council have teamed up to develop a two-day intensive training on how to operate a modern composting facility. The training will take place March 19-20, 2015, at Hotel Indigo in Athens-Clarke County. The event is approaching, so register soon!

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Register today for the the spring executive education course, Financial Management -- Accounting, Risk, Procurement, Long-Term Liabilities, hosted by the Center for State and Local Finance (CSLF) at Georgia State University. The course is part of the Center's certificate in public financial management. The deadline to register is April 9, 2015.

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A significant responsibility of county officials is to maintain transparency with all constituents. Not only is it mandated by law, but it is an implicit duty as an elected official to share information regarding the governing body in which you serve. ACCG's official guidebook on the State's Open Meetings and Open Records Laws provides county officials with guidelines on posting commission meeting agendas and minutes so the information is made accessible to the public.

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The 2015 Georgia Water Resources Conference will take place April 28-29 at the Georgia Center in Athens-Clarke County, Ga. This conference brings together scientists, policy experts, and water professionals to discuss an array of topics related to current water policies. Registration is now open. A full conference schedule will be available on April 6, 2015.

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Connect with ACCG on Facebook and Twitter to ensure you receive the latest association updates! Follow ACCG on Twitter @GACounty and like us on Facebook (ACCG) today!

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Georgia Southern University Student Luke David interned with Bulloch County in the finance department as the capital assets and projects initiative intern during the fall of 2014. Access the link below to learn more about Luke's time with Bulloch County!

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