Counties may now register for the 2016 District Days at the Capitol. The second year of this event will once again allow county officials to interact with their respective legislative delegations and key state agency leaders. Access the link below for more information and to register!

Visit http://accg.org/content.asp?CatId=385&ContentType=Training_Content to view the full article online.

 

The 2015 immigration report is due to the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 31. This year's report covers the period from December 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2358 to view the full article online.

 

The ACCG-Group Self Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF) recently announced a dividend return and rate decrease for 2016 for its eligible members. The dividend return is in the amount of $3.75 million and the rate decrease is for the entire pool. Since 1985, ACCG-GSIWCF has returned $60 million in dividends to its members.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2363 to view the full article online.

 

The ACCG-Interlocal Risk Management Agency (ACCG-IRMA) will offer a Human Resources Helpline to its members beginning in 2016. The ACCG-IRMA Board of Trustees voted at its most recent meeting in October to offer the service which is designed to reduce claims by providing member counties and authorities with advice on how to handle employment matters.

Visit http://accg.org/content.asp?contentid=2362 to view the full article online.

 

Breanna Jones, a Savannah State University student majoring in business management, recently had the opportunity to intern with Glynn County's human resources department. Access the link below to read more about Breanna's experience with Glynn County!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=350399&issueID=40070 to view the full article online.

 

The third and final installment in the Using Census Data series of the Research Corner will inform readers about the various instances in which census data can be misinterpreted or misused. Access the link below to learn more.

Visit http://www.accg.org/library/2015_11_23_Census%20Data%20Article%20III.pdf to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association is hosting its second annual APWA Georgia Chapter Awards Program. The program was established to recognize outstanding public works employees, individuals, groups, and projects representing the best achievements in the public works profession in Georgia. The nomination deadline is Friday, January 15, 2016.

Visit http://georgia.apwa.net/PageDetails/4138 to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Food Bank Association will host the 54th Annual Wild Hog Supper on January 10, 2016. This event is hosted to celebrate the start of the legislative session. It is hosted in conjunction with Georgia Dept. of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership, and the executive directors of Georgia's eight regional food banks. Get your tickets today!

Visit http://georgiafoodbankassociation.org/wild-hog-supper/ to view the full article online.