Georgia's Local Lens (Week of Decembe 17, 2022): Happy Holidays from the ACCG Board of Managers & Staff

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ACCG has enjoyed celebrating your county's success stories throughout 2022. Local Lens will to return to your in-box in January. May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season!

Happy Holidays

from the ACCG Board of Managers!

The ACCG Board of Managers gathered from across the state for its Winter Board Meeting this week. On behalf of the ACCG Board of Managers and staff, we hope that you have a very safe and happy holiday season!

Pictured from left to right: Toombs County Chairman and 2nd Vice President David Sikes, Balwin County Chairman and 1st Vice President Henry Craig, Tift County Commissioner and President Melissa Hughes and Dougherty County Commissioner and 3rd Vice President Clinton Johnson.

County Officials Share Holiday Spirit

in Local Parades

"No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcomed with holiday cheer."

- Cindy Lou Who

Baker County officials got into the holiday spirit this year for their Christmas parade. Vice Chairman Vann Irwin played the role of Santa Claus and Chairman Connie Hobbs dressed up as the Grinch. Chairman Hobbs' granddaughter, Hadley Webb, joined in the fun as Cindy Lou Who.

First Responders' Softball Tournament in Lowndes County

Supports Toys for Tots

Lowndes County Fire Rescue recently participated in a First Responders' Softball Tournament benefiting Valdosta Toys for Tots. Twelve teams from across South Georgia and North Florida took part in the tournament, which was held in Lowndes County at Freedom Park. Lowndes County Fire Rescue won the tournament, and together, the teams and community collected over 850 toys and raised $3,000 for Toys for Tots to ensure children in the area will have a Merry Christmas.

Cobb County Officials and State Legislators Gather for December Breafast

Cobb County continued its tradition of having county government leaders meet with its state legislative delegation at a December breakfast. The event allows leaders to get together in the same room, recognize those transitioning out and welcome those recently elected to represent the county. County Commmissioners and elected leaders bring up potential or recent legislation that impacts their operations and make requests for the coming legislative session. Topics this year included transportation, cityhood efforts, home role, evictions and mental health.

Catoosa County and Regional First Reponders Receive NARCAN Donation

Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk and regional first responder partners accepted a life saving donation of $3,000 from MedStat Supplies for the purchase of NARCAN, a life saving medication that can reverse the effects of overdoses and exposure to opioids. Opioid abuse, especailly fentanyl, is behind the 800% increase in Georgia overdose deaths from 2019 to 2021. Sheriff Sisk says his deputies are performing at least 2 to 3 NARCAN deployments per month requiring two or more doses. MedSTAT employees raised $1,500 which was matched by the company.

ACCG Celebrates Contributions

of Quint Robinson

ACCG wishes a fond farewell to Director of Operations and Administration Quint Robinson, who is stepping away to pursue other opportunities at the end of the year. Robinson was recognized by his co-workers as being a positive force in the office, one who could always find a way to get things done and was a mentor to many. The ACCG team wishes Robinson and his family the very best as they explore new adventures in 2023 and beyond! Pictured from left to right: Quint Robinson, Jeff Christie and Ben Pittarelli.

Congratulations to former ACCG staff members Brad Vaughan and Ines Owens for being named to serve on the staff of incoming Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. Vaughan will serve as Legislative Director and Counsel and Owens will serve as Policy and Communications Director.

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