The 2025 Legislative Leadership Conference (LLC) is just around the corner. Get ready to join us for three full days of learning, networking, and engaging in hot topic discussions. Visit the official website for all things LLC.

ACCG and Georgia Trend magazine, the state's leading business publication, are partnering to honor counties that have taken innovative and cost-effective approaches to solving local issues through the Georgia County Excellence Awards. The application window will be open until Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. 

The 2026 Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) grant application deadline is Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. 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! The tournament will be held at The Georgia Club in Barrow County on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. 

Students participating in the Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) gain invaluable, hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects in their local communities. Read about how one intern developed her skills in using AI to support operations across county departments. 

ACCG is evaluating opportunities to develop programming that more effectively addresses the professional needs of county administrators and managers at our conferences and events. We kindly request your participation in a brief survey designed to gather insights on the topics, formats, and areas of interest most relevant to your role. Your feedback will play a vital role in guiding our efforts to provide meaningful and impactful content.
 

The fall issue of the Georgia County Government Magazine is now available! Read the latest magazine to learn about Fayette County Clerk Tameca Smith and how lifelong learning laid the foundation for her professional growth and leadership. 

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. 

Interested in hosting a fellow or summer intern through the Partnership for Innovation (PIN)? The PIN Summer Internship (PSI) and PIN Year-Long Fellowship (PYF) are unique opportunities for forward-thinking students and professionals to gain valuable experience by providing impactful and innovative organizations with support through three-month and six-month-long projects.

Registration is open for the 2025 State Auditor Program hosted by the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA). This training is designed for government finance professionals, auditors, and accountants seeking to strengthen their knowledge of governmental accounting standards and reporting requirements.

The pre-application period for the 2025-2026 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) closes Saturday, Nov. 1. 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.

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 Forestry Commission (GFC) is leading a special task force to address the growing challenges to the state’s forest products industry. At the direction of Gov. Brian Kemp, GFC Director Johnny Sabo is working with state agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to develop a strategic path forward.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how your county can practice safer habits and promote the importance of cybersecurity awareness. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity, opening the application period for states. The RHT Program will invest $50 billion over five years to strengthen rural health systems by improving access, workforce capacity, technology, and innovative models of care.