Georgia's Local Lens (Week of November 05, 2023) Operation Green Light, County Food Pantries and More...

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.

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.

November 11, 2023

Counties Honor Veterans Through NACo's Operation Greenlight

Whitfield County Courthouse

Counties across Georgia have joined in honoring local veterans through the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Operation Greenlight. The Operation Green Light Initiative works to show support for veterans by lighting buildings green from November 6-12. By shining a green light, county governments let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.

Camden County Courthouse

Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center

Rockdale County Celebrates Rockin' Women of Rockdale County

Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., proudly hosted the 2023 Rockin’ Women of Rockdale County event which honored women whose outstanding achievements have left an indelible mark on the community. This year’s 2023 Rockin’ Women of Rockdale Awards shattered records with an impressive array of nominations, underlining the growing appreciation for the incredible accomplishments of women in Rockdale County.

Haralson County Hosts Area Commissioners Fall Luncheon

The Haralson County Board of Commissioners hosted an Area Commissioners Fall Luncheon at Bremen Farms in Bremen, Georgia. During the luncheon, attendees learned about the plans for the farm and their agritourism endeavors. Afterward, each county (Carroll, Douglas, Floyd, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk) discussed progress in their respective communities.

Cherokee County Opens New Local Food Pantry

Cherokee County, through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government's (CVIOG) Management Development Program (MDP), has created a new local food pantry as part of their community service project. The MDP is a 20-day program that extends over a seven- to eight-month period and offers management and leadership development tailored for local government officials.

Glynn County Sheriff's Office Hosts 4th Annual Battle of the Badges

Glynn County recently hosted their 4th Annual Battle of the Badges baseball tournament. Agencies across the county participated in the event including the Glynn County Sheriff's Office, Glynn County Police Department, Glynn County Fire Rescue, and the Brunswick Fire Department.

ACCG Staff in Action

From attending Regional Meetings to representing the Association on joint task forces and committees, ACCG staff members have been busy traveling across the state to work with and advocate for Georgia's counties. Read below to see what the staff has been up to this week.

Director of Governmental Affairs Clint Mueller and Governmental Affairs Associate Dante Handel presented at the ACCG-GMA Task Force on Service Delivery and Local Option Sales Tax at the Georgia Municipal Association's office in Fulton County.

Retirement Services Joint DB/DC Meeting roundtable discussion in Fayette County.

ACCG staff and county commissioners receive a tour of the Georgia Cyber Institute and Innovation Center after the Regional Meeting in Augusta-Richmond County.

ACCG Fall Regional Meetings Now Underway - There's Still Time to Register!

There's still time to join the ACCG team as we hit the road for Fall Regional Meetings. Register for the meeting of your choice to engage in discussion on hot legislative issues and other topics impacting county government, connect with ACCG, and network with your peers from surrounding counties. For more information about regional meetings, click here.

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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