A Mental Health Summit will take place on August 1, 2018, in Macon-Bibb County to address the depth and breadth of the mental health crisis in Georgia. Various stakeholders from NACo to the National Alliance on Mental Illness will provide insight and information on successful initiatives around the country.

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Registration is now available for the summer policy committee meetings! Attend a meeting to get actively engaged in the ACCG policy development process. Meetings will take place August 1-17 across the state. Visit the ACCG webpage to register for the meeting(s) of your choice.

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ACCG is happy to partner with the Georgia Municipal Association on an upcoming series of five workshops across the state on telecommunications issues currently facing Georgia’s local governments. Topics will include the technology and equipment needed to provide wireless and fiber broadband to both urban and rural areas; current telecom law; franchise and right-of-way (ROW) agreements; and federal and state efforts to preempt local government management of the ROW. County commissioners and staff are encouraged to attend.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/flyer_for_telecom.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Georgia is one of 11 states that have been impacted by the current opioid epidemic. In July, a survey will be distributed to help the state assess the impact the crisis is having on counties. ACCG encourages all counties to participate so that your county’s needs, costs and recommendations are considered in the development of the states strategic plan.

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The State Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) recently launched a website and a procurement help desk to provide counties with resources needed to comply with the requirements of HB 489.

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University of Georgia student, Kristen Witcher recently interned with Athens-Clarke County’s Public Information Office. Take a look at this story to find out how this opportunity gave her more insight on the role county government plays in the community.

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Congrats to the following counties who are recipients of funds from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB): Cobb County, Dougherty County, Forsyth County, Grady County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Irwin County and Worth County.

Visit https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2018-06-19/deal-announces-181-million-transportation-infrastructure-project-awards to view the full article online.

 

Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day Grant Writing Workshop in Rome, Georgia. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. Attendees will learn how to write grant proposals and find grant opportunities.

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U.S. Communities is excited to announce the new document and media destruction services contract has been awarded to Shred-it. Shred-it offers various services such as secure shredding and information security, complimentary security risk assessments and complimentary services with Stericycle. Register for an upcoming webinar to learn more about the services they provide.

Visit http://www.uscommunities.org/suppliers/shred-it/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=64013315&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--86ZqTDMyX8xL5Rjj6e-4pCrQNQkPAay2H9qgyLrqYNkUMoDpzIHXVZFiSn99NsM-PQw7WPzx7KfwckLmDLULAu408WQ&_hsmi=64013315 to view the full article online.

 

Georgia ranks 39th in the nation for overall child and family well-being in the latest KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. This is the highest rank the state has received since 2012.

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Join the Georgia Archives on July 14 for an exciting behind the scenes tour of the Archives. Learn how exhibits go from being an idea to becoming a reality. The tour is free and open to all. Grab your walking shoes and take a step into history at this new event.

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