Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2024 ACCG Annual Conference. Hundreds of county officials, along with state and other local leaders, will join ACCG in Savannah/Chatham County on April 25-28. This year's conference theme is Together Toward Tomorrow, with sessions and other educational opportunities focused on helping county officials navigate the ever-evolving landscape of local government. Together, we will engage in valuable hot-topic sessions centered on collaboration which moves Georgia's communities toward innovation, all while focusing on what tomorrow holds for Georgia's 159 counties.

Contact your county clerk or the county staff member who handles ACCG event registrations to register.

Lifelong Leadership Academy (LLA) Update

All LLA classes scheduled for Thursday, April 25 have been claimed. Openings are still available for some LLA classes scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Those wishing to register for a Saturday LLA class will need to choose the "FULL ATTENDEE with 1 Class" registration bundle.

Secure Your Conference Housing After You Register

Housing Deadline is Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

The deadline to secure housing accommodations within the ACCG room block is Tuesday, April 2. Rooms booked after the housing deadline may not be eligible for the discounted rate. Housing reservations should be made through the Passkey Reservation system hosted by Visit Savannah! Once you have registered with ACCG for the conference, you will receive a registration confirmation e-mail that will include the dedicated hotel booking link.

*NEW RESERVATION POLICY for 2024– Until March 1, 2024, at several of the historically more popular hotels in the ACCG block (those indicated with an asterisk on the list below), attendees will be prohibited from making reservations of fewer than three (3) nights. Only reservations for three (3) or four (4) consecutive nights will be permitted to be booked. After March 1, all remaining rooms and combinations of room nights at all hotels will become available for reservations of any duration.

• Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah
• Hampton Inn Historic Savannah*
• Hilton Garden Inn Historic Savannah
• Holiday Inn Express Historic Savannah*
• Homewood Suites (NEW for 2024)
• Hotel Indigo (NEW for 2024)
• Hyatt Regency Savannah*
• Savannah Marriott Riverfront*
• Westin Savannah Harbor*

Important Conference Changes

This year's conference will feature the same format as last year's - events beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday. However, there are a few small changes based on the feedback and suggestions we received from the ACCG membership:

1. Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) Classes: LLA Classes will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Board Installation Luncheon & County Excellence Awards: The Board Installation Luncheon will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. and will also feature the recognition ceremony of the Georgia County Excellence Awards winners.
3. Inspirational Brunch: The Sunday morning Inspirational Service is being transformed into an Inspirational Brunch and will serve as the concluding conference event. Enjoy breakfast while taking in views of the Savannah River and receive a moving message from McDuffie County Commissioner Fred Favors before heading home.
4. Saturday Night Gala: Put on your best attire for this year's Saturday Night Event. ACCG is rolling out the red carpet for the Saturday Night Gala. Network with county peers, vendors, and staff as you listen to live music, hit the dance floor, and witness the presentation of ACCG Leadership and LLA Awards.

Keynote Speaker General (Ret.) Mark Welsh to Share Importance of Teamwork with Conference Attendees 

Opening Keynote Session

Friday, April 26

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

General (Ret.) Mark Welsh will serve as this year's keynote speaker. General Welsh formerly served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 2012-2016 and currently serves as the president of Texas A&M University. Both roles, among other professional experiences, have served as vital learning tools for General Welsh in the areas of leadership, teamwork, and innovation. Join him during the opening keynote session as he shares valuable lessons on teamwork, collaboration, and the significance of shared vision from his time in the U.S. Air Force.