Georgia's Local Lens (Week of February 18, 2024):

Each week ACCG shares snapshots of counties, highlighting activities from around the state and the ACCG team at work. Email your photos to locallens@accg.org.

Note: Local Lens submissions submitted prior to 12:00 p.m. on each Friday will be included in that week's edition. Submissions received after that will be included in the following week’s newsletter.

February 24, 2024

Walton County Unveils New Fire Station

The Walton County Board of Commissioners held a ribbon cutting for their new state-of-the-art fire station. The new station, which replaced a previous station that burned down, will help firefighters better serve the locals of Good Hope, Georgia, and surrounding communities.

Lowndes County Celebrates New AshBritt Foundation Gymnasium

The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new AshBritt Foundation Gymnasium in Valdosta, Georgia. The gymnasium, provided by the AshBritt Foundation, will offer a safe recreational space for children at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta.

Cherokee County Honors Volunteer for Lifesaving Efforts

Cherokee County honored Nora Fett with a Lifesaving Award for her selfless work as a senior services volunteer. While delivering meals to seniors, Fett helped to identify an unresponsive patient and promptly alerted authorities. Her quick thinking and decisive actions helped save a resident's life.

Glynn County Staff Participate in the Annual Brunswick Rockin Stewbilee

Glynn County staff participated in this year's Brunswick Rockin Stewbilee, an annual event showcasing live music, a parade, local vendors, and a competitive stewbilee contest. County employees entered their homemade stew into the competition and won sixth place in the People's Choice category and first place in the judged competition.

Apply Now for the 2024 Georgia County Excellence Awards -

Deadline is Less than One Week Away!

Does your county have an outstanding program that you want to share? Apply now for the Georgia County Excellence Awards. More details, including information on submission guidelines and requirements, can be found in the nomination packet.

Click here to download the fillable award application.

Award applications are now due Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All nominations should be submitted via email to Madeline Shank at mshank@accg.org. No late entries will be accepted.

All questions may be directed to Madeline Shank at (470) 891-0224 or mshank@accg.org

More details are also available on the ACCG Website.

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