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.

March 1, 2025

The ACCG Capitol Connection Conference Returns

ACCG reintroduced its Capitol Connection Conference to offer county officials more opportunities to learn and connect with state leaders white the General Assembly is in session. For two days, attendees participated in Lifelong Learning Academy classes, networked with state legislators, and received capitol updates from various speakers including Gov. Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns, state agency heads, and the ACCG Governmental Affairs team.

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Gov. Kemp offering remarks during the Legislative Breakfast.

County officials connecting with state legislators at the Legislative Reception.

GEMA/HS Presents Disaster Relief Check to Telfair County

Telfair County, one of 12 additional counties approved for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance from FEMA, was awarded $12.9 million in disaster relief funds. Commissioners Bradshaw and Sirmans, along with their EMA Director, GEMA, and FEMA, worked diligently to secure these critical funds for the county.

Left to right: Telfair County Commissioner Carla Sirmans, GEMA's Kerry Futch, and Telfair County Vice Chairwoman Dakkia Bradshaw.

Clayton County Receives National Award for its Efforts to Close the Digital Divide

The Clayton County Office of Digital Equity (ODE) was awarded the 2024 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer award from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) for taking significant steps to close the digital divide in Clayton County. NDIA Trailblazers serve as models for other local governments that aspire to build digital inclusion ecosystems. 

New Workforce Development Center to Positively Impact Cobb County

CobbWorks celebrated the grand opening of the new Cobb WorkSource Center in Mableton, Ga., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the newly renovated building. The 10,000-square-foot facility will operate as a full-service workforce development center and co-working space, providing job seekers and businesses with a wealth of free resources and services. 

GCIP Intern Gets Hands-On Experience with the Macon-Bibb County Attorney's Office

Grace Choi, a second-year law student at Emory University, interned with the county attorney’s office in Macon-Bibb County where she assisted with legislation and litigation, conducted legal research, and coordinated with officials. She also participated in various day-to-day projects and general office operations.

Lowndes County Fire Rescue Receives Life-Saving Donation

SGMC Health EMS, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation, donated six Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to Lowndes County Fire Rescue through the Jump Start a Heart program. These life-saving devices will help first responders provide immediate, critical care during cardiac emergencies, improving outcomes for those in need. 

2025 ACCG Annual Conference - Register Today

Registration is now open for the 2025 ACCG Annual Conference. This year's conference will celebrate how our counties and their dedicated leaders work tirelessly to make Georgia a top state to live, work, and play despite the adversities faced. The theme,159 Strong, embodies the spirited, triumphant, resilient, optimistic, noteworthy, and game-changing essence of Georgia’s communities.  

Join us April 24-27 in Chatham County to celebrate the unique strength of the Peach State.

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