Now is the time to recommit to serving on an ACCG Policy Committee! ACCG has seven standing policy committees and membership is open to all elected and appointed county officials. Review committee details and register for the committee(s) of your choice.

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Calling all newly elected county officials! The Newly Elected Commissioner’s Conference will take place December 4-7 in Athens-Clarke County. This conference is dedicated to helping newly elected individuals successfully transition into their new role as a county commissioner. So mark your calendars and get ready to join hundreds of your peers in Athens, Georgia.

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June's spotlight is shining brightly on Georgia Tech student Kaeland Chatman and his experience as an intern for Fulton County's Department of Real Estate and Assets Management. Check out his story to learn how GCIP can help raise awareness on the various opportunities available when working in local government.

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ACCG is pleased to welcome our summer interns Hayley McCloud, Jarrett Faber and Allen Bush. The interns will assist the policy, research, and legal staff with various projects and research assignments throughout the summer.

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Don’t miss your opportunity to learn how your county can save time and money with U.S. Communities! Attend the free lunch and learn this Thursday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cobb County Senior Wellness Center. All county finance, purchasing, procurement, and managerial staff are welcome to attend.

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LGRMS is offering three interactive workshops during June to educate members on how to implement effective solutions to help control increasing healthcare costs. Classes begin Tuesday, June 19. Seating is limited so act fast and register today!

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Both the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the federal Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant Program are currently available for county governments. View the eligibility requirements to see if your county is able to benefit from these funding opportunities.

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The 2018 Georgia Fire Service Conference will take place August 14-18 in Dalton, Georgia. Join the the Georgia State Firefighters Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs in their efforts to encourage fire chiefs and fire service members to attend this annual event. From training opportunities to the highly anticipated firefighters’ competition, there are tons of exciting things to do!

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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs administers the annual Government Management Indicators (GOMI) and the Wage and Salary surveys to collect important data on counties. The deadline to submit each survey is June 30.

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On Friday, June 8, history comes alive at the Georgia Archives’ Lunch and Learn event. Grab your lunch and head over to the Georgia Archives and join Curator Ken Johnston as he engages the audience with a historical experience like never before!

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