Dates for Second Policy Committee Meetings Announced

The dates for the second and final policy committee meetings have been set. Please make plans to attend! Click the "Learn More" button for the meeting schedule.

Volunteers Needed for 2008 Georgia Youth Summit

The 2008 Georgia Youth Summit will be held Sept. 20-22 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton. Volunteers are needed to assist county teams of youth and adults as they develop plans to address local issues. Click the "Learn More" button for additional information on how you can assist Georgia's next generation of leaders.

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Georgia DOT State Aid Grant Program

In order to help local government officials understand the new state aid program and application process, several training workshops will be held across the state beginning in August. Attendance at these workshops is not mandatory for grant applicants, but strongly recommended. Click the "Learn More" button for the training workshop schedule.

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Law Enforcement Liability Training Offered

LGRMS is offering a one-day training program covering the 12 high-risk/critical tasks in law enforcement operation. Program will be held Aug. 12 (Hall County), Aug. 13 (Laurens County) and Aug. 15 (Tift County). Click the "Learn More" button for registration info or register online at www.lgrms.com.

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Agrosecurity Awareness Training

Agrosecurity Awareness Training will be offered (free of charge) on Aug. 13 and Sept. 3 in Macon/Bibb County for those who have a potential role in responding to an agricultural incident. This training provides information on the scope of agriculture in Georgia and impacts of terrorism or disaster, recognition of potential threats, notification procedures, and how to better prepare your community for an agriculture or food emergency. Click the "Learn More" button for additional information.

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3rd Annual Georgia Environmental Conference: Aug. 27-29 in Savannah

ACCG encourages county commissioners and staff with an interest in environmental issues to attend the 3rd Annual Georgia Environmental Conference, the state's largest and most comprehensive environmental educational gathering. Presenting will be an array of environmental professionals seeking to exchange knowledge and share ideas around environmental concerns in Georgia.

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2008 Governor's Tourism Conference

The 2008 Governor's Tourism Conference will be held Sept. 10-12 in Albany/Dougherty County. This dynamic conference will provide enhanced programs, excellent speakers and fantastic opportunities to network with tourism industry leaders. Click the "Learn More" button for the conference agenda and lodging information.

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Gain a Better Understanding of Property Taxes and Recent Proposed Policies, Sept. 11, 2008

This conference offers an opportunity to learn more about how the property tax works in Georgia and about assessment limitations and levy caps. Designed for state and local elected officials, the conference will unravel some of the complexity of property taxes in Georgia, will discuss policies for reducing or controlling property taxes, and will provide an objective, unbiased perspective on assessment limitations and property tax levy caps based on experiences in other states. The conference is open and is free other than lunch, which will be available for $10, payable at the conference.

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The next Georgia Brownfields Academy will be held on Sept. 18 in Rome/Floyd County. The Georgia Brownfields Academy is an educational and networking opportunity offered twice a year to public and private sector professionals interested in redeveloping brownfield sites. Click the "Learn More" button for additional information.

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NACo Green County Competitions

NACo is sponsoring two national green competitions for county governments from July 1 through Nov. 30. At the conclusion of the competitions three winning counties (small, medium and large) for each campaign will be determined based upon the percent of county residents who participated.

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ACCG Spotlight: Dr. Van Whaler, Butts County Administrator

One of Georgia county government's very own, Dr. Van G. Whaler, Butts County administrator, recently released his first book entitled: "Memoirs of a Government Amnesia Victim," which details his thoughts and experiences in dealing with local government for four decades. Congratulations Dr. Whaler!

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Green Meeting Tips

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the definition of a Green Meeting is that it incorporates environmental considerations throughout all stages of the meeting in order to minimize the negative impact of the environment. Click the "Learn More" button to view 10 tips for a greener meeting.

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Associate Member Corner

Daley, Koster & LaVallee, LLC

Paul Koster
2849 Paces Ferry Road
Suite 160
Atlanta, GA 30339
678.213.2401
prkoster@dkllaw.com
www.dkllaw.com

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ECS, Ltd

Beth Harris
1281 Kennestone Circle, N.E.
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30066
770.460.5448
bharris@ecslimited.com
www.ecslimited.com

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Flint Co.

Tina Harden
1206 Blaylock Street
Albany, GA 31705
229.888.1212
tharden@flintholdings.com
www.flintholdings.com

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Maximum Security Systems Inc. (MSSI)

Jay Seavy
P.O. Box 65
Florence, CO 81226
800.505.6774
jcv@mssi.us
www.mssi.us

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Association County
Commissioners of Georgia

Officers serving through April 2009

President
VIRGINIA GRAY
Clayton County

First Vice President
JAN TANKERSLEY
Bulloch County

Second Vice President
LAMAR PARIS
Union County

Third Vice President
G. MELVIN DAVIS
Oconee County

Executive Director
JERRY R. GRIFFIN

Board of Managers
1st District JERRY SHEARIN, Paulding County
2nd District MIKE BERG, Dawson County
3rd District BURRELL ELLIS, DeKalb County
4th District EUGENE HARDWICK, Lamar County
5th District KEVIN LITTLE, Walton County
6th District C. BROOKS BAILEY, Pulaski County
7th District JOHN R. GRAHAM, Warren County
8th District CLINTON PERRY, Taylor County
9th District D. M. MULLIS, Laurens County
10th District CHARLES LINGLE, Dougherty County
11th District EUGENE DYAL, Bacon County
12th District JOHN McIVER, Liberty County

Consolidated Government Representative
HEIDI DAVISON, Athens-Clarke County

At-Large
DAVID GAULT, Jones County
JAMES KHOURY, Peach County
SAM OLENS, Cobb County
HELEN STONE, Chatham County
AARON VARNER, Newton County

Active Past Presidents
GLENDA BATTLE, Decatur County
CLARENCE BROWN, Bartow County
BILLY CROKER, Polk County
JAMES V. HAM, Monroe County
BENJAMIN HAYWARD, Mitchell County
TOM MCMICHAEL, Houston County
O. D. NETTER, Ben Hill County

Ex-Officio
NACo Board Members/Officers:
RICHARD ENGLISH, Troup County
JAMES HAM, Monroe County

Section Presidents
Attorneys’ Section:
MICHAEL LONG, Houston County

Managers’/Administrators’ Section:
KEVIN POE, Floyd County

Clerks’ Section:
BRENDA STALVEY, Echols County

Service Program Chairs
ACCG Insurance Program Representatives (IRMA)
JOHN STRICKLAND, Clinch County

Group Self Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (GSIWCF)
WALTER L. SANDERS, Greene County

Pension Representative
H. JAY WALKER, Houston County