ACCG Georgia Counties

06/02/2026

With special session coming up this month, be sure to sign up for ACCG text alerts! Sign up for the latest legislative advocacy updates and to stay on top of important alerts such as grant deadlines.

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06/02/2026

Congratulations to Putnam County GA Commissioner Tom McElhenney for his recent appointment as vice chair of the ACCG Revenue and Finance Policy Committee. Read about the responsibilities that he will oversee in his role to help with the association's advocacy efforts.

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06/01/2026

The application window for the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Roads Assistance Administration (LRA) grant closes in two weeks! LRA funds require no match and will be administered and distributed through the GRANTS (LMIG) Application System.

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06/01/2026

In this Georgia Trend feature story, read about the six counties that were recognized with the Georgia County Excellence Awards for programs and initiatives that have helped solved problems within their community.

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05/30/2026

This week's issue of the Local Lens newsletter features exciting events, including major ceremonies, grant funding, ACCG Executive Director Dave Wills speaking in Rockdale County Government and more. Get started and read all about what's happening throughout the Georgia counties!
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05/29/2026

Congratulations to Lowndes County, GA Chairman Bill Slaughter for his reappointment as vice chair of the ACCG Federal Policy Committee. Read about the responsibilities that he will oversee in his role in the latest press release.

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Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter has been reappointed vice chair of the Federal Policy Committee for the ACCG Georgia Counties. ACCG policy committees develop positions on key issues impacting county government. Those issues are later approved by the full association membership as the ACCG Policy Priorities, which guide the association’s advocacy efforts on behalf of counties during the legislative session.

We are incredibly proud of Chairman Slaughter for being reappointed as Vice Chair of the Federal Policy Committee, and for the strong impact he continues to have at both the state and federal levels.

05/29/2026

Check out this Georgia Trend magazine story featuring Tift County, Georgia Government! Read about how the county used tradition and innovation to attract both entrepreneurs and visitors to the region .

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Welcoming and Genuine: Tyron Spearman, executive director of the Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association. Photo credit: David Parks Southwell President and CEO Chris Dorman was looking for a family-friendly community when he brought his family to Tifton in 2013. “I was really blown away by the reso...

05/28/2026

During the 3CMA - City-County Communications & Marketing Association Regional Conference today in It's In DeKalb, local government communicators from Douglas County Government, Clayton County Government, and the city of Dunwoody provided insight on strategies for growing team capacity, managing day-to-day workloads alongside organizational demands, and how to address burnout.

Panelists from left to right: Yvette Jones, Douglas County Chief Communications Officer; Valerie Fuller, Clayton County Communications Administrator; Jennifer Boettcher, City of Dunwoody Director of Communications

05/28/2026

Georgia county officials: Have you registered for the National Association of Counties 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition? Register today for the opportunity to discuss federal policies impacting counties, engage in general sessions, and attend mobile workshops.

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05/28/2026

Major industrial development is coming to Macon+Bibb County! Read about how a Georgia-based metal fabrication and manufacturing company will bring at least 500 new jobs in the area.

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The facility’s construction is expected to begin in 2026, according to state leaders.