The deadline to secure a room in our conference housing block is Sept. 9. Be sure to contact your county clerk to register for the conference and to make housing accommodations. Counties are also encouraged to appoint their voting delegate by September 7 to ensure their county is represented when voting on the 2019 Legislative Agenda and Legislative Priorities.

Visit https://www.accg.org/page.php?ID=1451 to view the full article online.

 

Taking place in each of ACCG’s 12 districts throughout the state, these meetings allow county officials to engage in candid town hall discussions with some of Georgia’s state legislators. Meeting attendees will also receive information on key county issues as well as an update from the ACCG policy staff on what to expect for the upcoming legislative session.

Visit http://www.accg.org/page.php?ID=1471 to view the full article online.

 

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.

 

September’s spotlight is shining bright on University of Southern California Student, Meera Gorjala, and her internship with Fulton County External Affairs Department. Read more to learn about her eye-opening experience in working for county government.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=520019&issueID=61625 to view the full article online.

 

Join ACCG and U.S. Communities for a FREE Lunch and Learn event on September 26 in Henry County. County officials will hear from similar agencies utilizing U.S. Communities procurement services and connect with suppliers that specialize in government purchasing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how save your county time and money.

Visit http://info.uscommunities.org/2018-summit-mcdonough-ga to view the full article online.

 

On September 20, GMA is hosting a one-day statewide Rural Broadband Summit in Houston County. This summit will provide officials with the latest information regarding rural broadband planning in the state of Georgia.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=520022&issueID=61625 to view the full article online.

 

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency are working with county emergency management agencies throughout the state to encourage citizens to prepare before disasters strike. This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. To help counties engage their citizens, GEMA and Homeland Security have provided you with a few important steps to take each week.

Visit https://www.accg.org/docs/PRESS%20RELEASE_National%20Preparedness%20Month.pdf to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) would like to invite you to the annual WaterFirst Workshop being held on September 26 in Macon-Bibb County. Attendees will learn from current WaterFirst communities about all elements of the program. Registration is $25 and is limited to the first 40 participants so hurry and register today!

Visit https://gefa.georgia.gov/press-releases/2018-08-30/waterfirst-workshop-registration-now-open to view the full article online.

 

The Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA) Association is seeking nominations of outstanding individuals or agencies to be recognized during their Fall Conference on November 13 – 16, 2018. All nominations must be submitted to Ann Cain, Chair of the Awards Committee, by October 15, 2018 for consideration.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=520025&issueID=61625 to view the full article online.

 

The solicitation period for 2019 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) projects is now open. The SRFs provide low-interest financing for publicly-owned water and wastewater projects. Pre-applications for eligible projects will be evaluated for inclusion on the 2019 Clean Water or Drinking Water Intended Use Plan. Pre-applications will be accepted until December 31, 2018.

Visit https://gefa.georgia.gov/press-releases/2018-09-04/2019-state-revolving-fund-solicitation-period to view the full article online.