District Meetings scheduled for November and December will cover topics including key policy issues that will be of importance during the upcoming legislative session. Earn Standard of Excellence credit for attending.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?CatId=374&ContentType=Training_Content to view the full article online.

 

ACCG has created a new mentor program that will pair experienced county commissioners with the newly elected officials who will take office in January. Share your knowledge and experience with these incoming elected officials by serving as a mentor!

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=1516 to view the full article online.

 

In January a new ethics law will take effect in Georgia that includes some big changes for local government officials. ACCG has prepared a summary of the law and new disclosure filing requirements for county officials.

Visit http://www.accg.org/content.asp?contentid=1495 to view the full article online.

 

A free workshop will be offered Nov. 16, 17 & 18 to county staff responsible for the day-to-day operations of county health insurance plans. The workshop is designed to provide detailed information about the ACCG/BCBSGA health program, product options and services.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/pdf/Benefits_Administrators_Workshop_-_Inside_Nov_2010.pdf to view the full article online.

 

A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2011 applicants' workshop for non-entitlement communities will be held Dec. 6-8 at the Marriott Macon City Center in Macon-Bibb County. The purpose of the workshop is to inform local government officials of the procedures to be used in preparing a competitive CDBG application.

Visit http://www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CDBG/index.asp to view the full article online.

 

On Dec. 10, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will provide a free training on the Plan Development Process (PDP) used by GDOT to design roadway, bridge and other transportation projects.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=130224&issueID=23134 to view the full article online.

 

The Friends of Georgia Archives and History have released their annual ornament. The ornament can be ordered online for $22, and proceeds support the GA Division of Archives and History.

Visit http://www.fogah.org/ to view the full article online.