Each week ACCG shares photos highlighting activities from counties
around the state and the ACCG team at work. Email your photos to bbrown@accg.org.
Bryan County Responds to Major Damage after Tornado Strikes this Week
Governor Brian Kemp and his family visited Bryan County this week to survey the damage. They were provided with an overview from Emergency Services Chief Freddy Howell and County Chairman Carter Infinger from an emergency response trailer before heading out into the community to speak to residents facing widespread damage to their homes.
The changing weather pattern in Georgia this week brought major storms, flooding and even several tornados. Officials in Bryan County continue to assist residents and businesses impacted by the powerful tonado that touched down in their area. County facilities also were damaged, including the Commission office in Pembroke (pictured above) and the courthouse. The ariel photo (pictured left) shows the traditional trajectory of fallen trees following the touchdown caused by a tornado. The community has rallied around those who were impacted, conducting clean up efforts and feeding first responders and others.
2022 Legislative Session
Comes to a Close
The ACCG Policy team was all thumbs up as the 2022 legislative session came to a close just before midnight on Monday. Legislation addressing several county priorities was successfully passed this year. Governor Brian Kemp now has 40 days to review the legislation that was passed. For more information, please see the Legislative Update.
Lowndes County Farm Contributes to World's Largest Carrot Producer
Did you know that the world's largest producer of carrots has a facility in Lowndes County? This week, county commissioners and staff had the opportunity to tour Grimmway Farms to learn how carrots are picked and packed.
Chattooga County Considering Ways to Address Housing Issues
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry and the Chattooga County Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) team participated in their first retreat this week to work on and discuss the housing issues facing the county.
Registration is open for the 2022 ACCG Annual Conference! Talk to your county clerk today to get more information and to register. Visit the conference website at 2022ac.myaccg.com for information on hotels, parking, the conference agenda, and more. 
Tell Us What's Happening in Your County!
ACCG wants to share positive news about events and projects from your county with your peers from across the state. Photos and story ideas submitted to ACCG for Georgia's Local Lens or the Georgia County Spotlight may be used in this e-newsletter or on ACCG's website or social media. Photos and other information used are provided courtesy of our county constituents and ACCG staff. For questions or information, please contact Beth Brown at bbrown@accg.org.
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