ACCG 2010 Summer Policy Committee Meetings

Registration is now available for the second round of ACCG Policy Committee meetings. Remember -- county officials earn Standard of Excellence continuing education credit for each meeting attended.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=1417 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG 2010 Legislative Leadership Conference

Registration is now available for the ACCG 2010 Legislative Leadership Conference (formerly Fall Policy Conference) taking place October 4-5 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?ContentId=661 to view the full article online.

 

LGRMS Training

During the months of August and September, Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) will offer training courses on Personnel Management and Background Checks, Safety Coordinator Duties, and Trenching and Excavation. There's no charge for members of the ACCG Insurance Programs.

Visit https://s08.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?PG=1532306182300&P=153230600 to view the full article online.

 

On August 11, LGRMS will offer a one-hour webinar on the topic of county employee computer usage, including e-mail, internet access and social networking.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=123077&issueID=23131 to view the full article online.

 

ACCG Insurance Programs Conducting TASER Survey

LGRMS is conducting a short survey on behalf of ACCG Insurance Programs to determine if there is an interest in TASER training other than that which is currently available. County commissioners are requested to encourage someone in the Sheriff’s Office to respond to this survey.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=123059&issueID=23131 to view the full article online.

 

"Rural and Human Services Transportation Coordination" legislation passed during the 2010 Session of the Georgia General Assembly now requires that agencies work together to deliver transportation in a coordinated, efficient manner to all Georgians. A one-day workshop will be held in Macon - Bibb County on August 23 to discuss what is involved and at stake as Georgia prepares to launch this new law.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=123057&issueID=23131 to view the full article online.

 

5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference

The Georgia Environmental Conference, the state's largest and most comprehensive environmental educational gathering, will take place August 25-27, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah - Chatham County. County commissioners and staff with an interest in environmental issues are encouraged to attend.

Visit http://www.georgiaenet.com/ to view the full article online.

 

Call for Entries: Conserve Georgia Awards

Conserve Georgia, the Governor's statewide outreach program to foster a culture of conservation, is now accepting applications for its annual awards. Deadline for entries is August 30.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=123056&issueID=23131 to view the full article online.

 

GEFA Accepting Loan Applications for Reservoir Expansion Projects

GEFA is accepting applications for loans to local governments for expanding and increasing the capacity of existing reservoirs. Funding is available through the Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund for reservoir expansion projects.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=123070&issueID=23131 to view the full article online.

 

Georgia’s Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant

Under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awards a Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to fund projects in support of Georgia’s Nonpoint Source Management Program. The deadline for applicants is November 30, 2010.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/Section_319h_FY2011_GrantAnnouncment.pdf to view the full article online.