Georgia's Local Lens (Week of July 15, 2023)

Each week ACCG shares photos highlighting activities from counties around the state

and the ACCG team at work. Email your photos to locallens@accg.org.

July 15, 2023

Rockdale County Launches Love Where You Live Campaign

Rockdale County recently launched a Love Where You Live campaign (funded by the B.R.A.C.E grant) to enhance community cleanliness and beauty. As part of the campaign, Rockdale County government and local residents joined forces to clean up neighborhoods, including offering dumpsters and assistance in disposing of unwanted household furniture, debris, and trash. The volunteer group also worked on landscaping and improving the entrances of neighborhoods, resulting in a significant improvement in the area's aesthetic appeal. The first event was a huge success and the county looks forward to helping out the next neighborhood.

Chattooga County Conducts Housing Survey

The Chattooga County Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) partnered with Mercer School of Medicine, the Rural Health Innovation Center, and Helping Hands Ending Hunger to conduct a housing survey. Students from Mercer University joined Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry in assisting with the survey.

Glynn County Park and Recreation Department Host Beach Safety Week

Glynn County Park and Recreation collaborated with Coastal Georgia DNR to host Beach Safety Week for residents. Beach lifeguards shared information on beach safety, water safety, and other Recreation and Park programs available in Glynn County.

DeKalb County Commissioner Serves His Local Community

DeKalb County Commissioner and ACCG NACo Representative Larry Johnson recently joined Mission Agape to provide those in need with meals from the local food pantry. Mission Agape's main mission is to provide warm and fresh meals to the homeless community in the Atlanta Metro area.

National Park and Recreation Month

July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Throughout the month, ACCG will highlight important resources and information about parks and recreation. To join the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) in participating, or to get information on how your county can celebrate through social media, proclamations, and more, click here. Follow us @gacounty on both Facebook and Twitter as we celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.

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 email locallens@accg.org.

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