September 2019, Vol. 13, No. 9 Registration for this year’s Legislative Leadership Conference is still available! Join your county peers in "The Classic City" to obtain continuing education credits, engage in legislative discussions, learn the importance of leadership versatility, and vote on the 2020 Policy Agenda and Legislative Priorities. If you you have yet to register, what are you waiting for? Contact your county clerk to get registered today!
Visit http://www.accg.org/page.php?ID=1644 to view the full article online. You're invited to attend the ACCG Federal Policy Committee Meeting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, September 6. Attendees will receive updates from our Georgia Congressional offices as well as presentations on federal opportunity zones, veterans assistance programs and transportation grants. There will also be a tour of the CDC Emergency Operations Center!
Visit https://www.accg.org/page.php?ID=1614 to view the full article online. Having safety initiatives in place can benefit counties in various ways, but members of the ACCG Insurance Programs have two particular opportunities they can benefit from financially. Learn more about the financial perks that come along with the 2020 Safety Discounty Program and the 2019 Employee Safety Grants.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=578332&issueID=67260 to view the full article online. Calling all golfers! Join us for the 4th Annual ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, September 16, at Bear's Best Atlanta in Gwinnett County. All proceeds will help support the Foundation’s Georgia County Internship Program for college and technical school students. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! The deadline to register is September 10.
Visit https://www.accg.org/page.php?ID=1628 to view the full article online. ACCG and OMNIA Partners (formerly U.S. Communities) are cohosting an expo and lunch on Thursday, September 26 in Downtown Atlanta. Attendees will meet with suppliers in the Cooperative Contract Space, network with public procurement leaders and connect with their dedicated OMNIA Partners team. Don't miss this exciting chance to win free giveaways and discover how OMNIA Partners can help your county save money!
Visit https://www.omniapartners.com/publicsector/regional-summit-atlanta?hsCtaTracking=a5b91261-1a30-4415-939d-c821ecc4d5ff%7Ce3710315-dd80-435f-9772-ca2c9c to view the full article online. ACCG, in partnership with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), will be hosting webinars in October and November on how to complete the Report of Local Government Finances (RLGF) and the Government Management Indicators Survey (GOMI). Register for the webinar(s) of your choice.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=578151&issueID=67260 to view the full article online. Jeanellia Garcia, a civil engineering major at Georgia Southern University, is the first Kundell Environmental Management Intern. The Kundell Environmental Management Internship/Fellowship Program was established by the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation to honor the work of the late Dr. Jim Kundell. Learn more about Garcia's internship for the Glynn County Public Works Department and why your county should apply for a GCIP grant.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=578206&issueID=67260 to view the full article online. Want to make sure your county is well informed about the upcoming 2020 Census? Check out the top 15 "can’t miss" facts to keep your county on track to having an accurate and complete count.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/Top_15_Facts_Your_County_Needs_to_Know_about_the_2020_Census.pdf to view the full article online. LGRMS has released a training calendar for safety events occuring in September along with a Safety Theme packet dedicated to helping counties share the importance of safety in the workplace with employees. The packet includes posters, sign-in sheets and several useful tips to avoiding workplace hazards.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/Safety_Theme_2019-08.pdf to view the full article online. The application period for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is now open. To help prepare for the upcoming cycle, the DNR Grants Unit has provided new resources for applicants.
Visit https://www.accg.org/story2.php?id=1655 to view the full article online. GHRAC is offering grants up to $5,000 to local historical repositories in Georgia to develop and/or implement projects to identify, preserve and provide access to historical records. Any size local historical repository with permanently valuable archival materials may apply. The application deadline is October 1.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=578152&issueID=67260 to view the full article online. Registration for the 9th Annual GSHA Supportive Housing Conference taking place on November 18-19 at the State Bar of Georgia is open. This year's theme is Supportive Housing: Making Changes Together. Join key stakeholders at this engaging conference for a collaborative exchange on ways to strengthen housing resources within our state.
Visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eggadv475e880cde&llr=dd4uyakab to view the full article online. Join the Georgia Archives on Friday, September 13 for an exciting Lunch and Learn program featuring National Archives at Atlanta (NARA) Archivist Maureen Hill. Hill will highlight the records at NARA relating to bootleggers, counterfeiters, privateers and everything in between. So grab a friend and head to the Georgia Archives!
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