2018 ACCG Annual Conference
People. Place. Perspectives.
April 26 – April 30
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Savannah/Chatham County 
Don't Forget to Attend Early Registration - Your Chance to Beat the Crowd!

When: Thursday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: River Concourse, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

Early registration is your chance to beat the crowd at the conference registration desk. Attend this event to grab your conference materials, connect with the ACCG Member Services staff, review your Lifelong Learning Academy training records before you embark on the multi-day educational experience that is the Annual Conference, and enjoy a light reception with your fellow county officials. Early registration attendees will be entered in a chance to win a gift basket or a $100 Visa gift card.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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LOCATION
River Concourse - Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

DATE AND TIME
04/26/18 4:00pm - 04/26/18 5:30pm

Beat the crowd at the conference registration desk and enjoy a light reception with other county officials for a chance to win a prize.
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Your Participation is Needed in the Business Session

Business Meeting and Election of Officers
Saturday, April 28
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Chatham Ballroom

The official business meeting and the election of the 2018-2019 ACCG officers will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chatham Ballroom immediately following the opening general session. ACCG strongly encourages county officials to attend this important meeting as the membership will vote on amendments to the bylaws - the association's governing document - and the slate of 2018-2019 officers. **A quorum is needed for votes taken during this session.

The amended bylaws, which are being considered for a vote during the meeting, have been sent to the entire ACCG membership. That document may also be accessed below for your review. ACCG thanks all members, in advance, for their participation in this important session.

Visit the County Buyer's Mart for Your County Operational Needs

 Visit the County Buyer's Mart to meet and connect with various vendors that offer products and services to meet your county's operational needs. Don't miss the big reveal right before the start of the Buyer's Mart grand opening on Friday at 3:45 p.m. outside of the Exhibit Hall.

Participate in the Buyer's Mart Scavenger Hunt as you meet with different vendors. Also, be sure to pick up a raffle card for your chance to be entered into a cash prize drawing!

Buyer's Mart Hours
Friday, April 27 3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Cash prize drawing will take place at 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Cash prize drawing will take place at 2:45 p.m.
Download the New ACCG Mobile App!

Version 2.0 of the ACCG mobile app is now available for download in the App Store and Google Play! 

The ACCG Georgia Counties mobile app is your way to stay connected to your county association at all times. 

In addition to the retention of popular features such as county commissioner profiles, access to the Legislative Tracking Database, and access to the ACCG Dashboard from the previous app, the newly released app includes new and exciting features such as:  

  • The ability to stay connected via push notifications
  • A built-in conference/events calendar
  • A more user-friendly interface
  • The ability to save commissioner contacts directly to your phone
  • Quick and easy access to county employee discounts information, the ACCG calendar of events, information on state appointed and elected officials, and
  • Much more!

Download the new app today to see what it has to offer!

Head over to the App Store or Google Play to download the app and to get connected! *Note click on the hyperlinked app store of your choice to head straight there on your mobile device!


In need of another reason to download the app?

Download the ACCG mobile app for your chance to be entered into a raffle during this year’s Annual Conference! There are several chances to win. Once you’ve completed the download, click Save then go to the home screen and click Mobile App Raffle. You’ll be prompted to enter your basic contact information such as your name, county/organization name, and phone number for your chance to win a prize during the conference in Savannah/Chatham County. More than 20 prizes will be awarded – prizes include the Amazon Echo Dot, a Google Home Mini, and $25 dollar gift cards – so don’t miss your chance to be a winner!
There's Still Time to Register for the L.A.C.E. 5K Walk/Run!

 There is still time to register for the first-ever ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation L.A.C.E. 5K Walk/Run. L.A.C.E. stands for Leading and Advancing Civic Engagement. The run will take on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 a.m. with a start and end at Reynold's Square right in front of the Westin (adjacent to the convention center). Proceeds from the race will support various Civic Affairs Foundation initiatives such as county government internships for college students and civic awareness programs for high school students.

Reminder: Conference Website Available
Don't forget to access the official ACCG Annual Conference website for all things People.Places.Perspectives. Visit 2018ac.myaccg.com for conference information on hotels, parking, the conference agenda, and more.
Choose Enterprise Rental for Travel Needs
Don’t forget about the Georgia county government discount with Enterprise Rent-A-Car when considering your travel needs for the conference. The discount also includes rentals made through National. Enterprise is the preferred provider of rental vehicle services for ACCG. Visit here for more information.

Stay tuned for more conference information and updates from your friends at ACCG!