Registration is now open for the Legislative Leadership Conference. Join us on October 8 - 10 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Glynn County to help shape ACCG’s Policy Priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Your input is essential to ensuring counties’ voices are heard at the State Capitol.

The 2026 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) grant application is now open until Monday, October 20. The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation annually awards GCIP grants to fund summer internship projects in counties across the state.

Grab your golf clubs, it’s time to register for the 9th Annual ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation Golf Tournament! Golfer and sponsorship registration is now open. 

Students participating in the Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) gain invaluable, hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects in their local communities. Discover how one GCIP intern built a strong foundation for a future career in biotechnology through chemical analysis and laboratory work.

Published quarterly, the ACCG Memorial List is a tribute to the county officials who are no longer with us. View the most recent list to help honor and preserve the memory of Georgia's late county leaders. 

South Georgia is quietly becoming a hub of economic opportunity, as counties team up to attract new business, create workforce development programs, invest in infrastructure, and prioritize quality of life. Learn more about how this collaborative effort is fueling progress within the region and positioning counties for lasting growth. 

Now, more than ever, counties are celebrated for their tireless work on behalf of their communities. Help ACCG highlight those efforts by sending in your photos to Georgia's Local Lens, the newsletter that provides a weekly snapshot of Georgia's counties. Visit the ACCG website for more information. 

Is your county enrolled in the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Surplus Property Program? The DOAS Division oversees the redistribution and disposal of excess state and federal property. By utilizing surplus property, counties can extend their budgets and save taxpayer dollars.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is now offering an incentive opportunity that can strengthen project applications and the security of water and wastewater systems. This incentive applies to projects that have technical components with potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is assisting with several forest landowner education events this month. Learn more about the resources available to landowners and individuals impacted by natural disasters. 

The pre-application period for the 2025-2026 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is now open. This program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, supports recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses.

Developed by Gen. Colin Powell, the Professional Development Academy and NACo, the High Performance Leadership Academy is an online, 12-week program that helps county workforces develop fundamental, practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and residents. Enrollment for the September cohort is underway.