Each week ACCG shares photos highlighting activities from counties
around the state and the ACCG team at work. Email your photos to bbrown@accg.org.
Governor Brian Kemp Reconnects with County Officials
Governor Brian Kemp spoke to county officials as part of the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy Luncheon at the County Reconnect Conference. He praised county officials for their commitment to continuing education and thanked them for their work throughout the pandemic Pictured from left to right: ACCG 3rd Vice President and Toombs County Chairman David Sikes, ACCG 2nd Vice President and Baldwin County Chairman Henry Craig, ACCG President and Bartow County Sole Commissioner Steve Taylor, Governor Brian Kemp, ACCG Past President and Jefferson County Commissioner Johnny Davis, ACCG 1st Vice President and Tift County Commissioner Melissa Hughes, and ACCG Executive Director Dave Wills.
County Reconnect Conference Opens
with ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy Classes
More than 400 county officials kicked off their first conference day by attending ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy classes. ACCG 2nd Vice President and Baldwin County Chairman Henry Craig and Board Member and Harris County Commissioner Susan Andrews (pictured left) participated in a small group discussion as part of the Civic Engagement Class. ACCG Legislative Director Clint Mueller (pictured right) taught a class on Local Option Sales Tax Negotiations.
Vendors Engage
with County Officials
The County Buyers Mart opened on Friday afternoon, giving county officials an opportunity to learn more about companies, state agencies, nonprofits and others who provide programs and services to local governments.
County Agents' Farm House
Provides a Taste of Georgia
The Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents welcomed county officials to the Farm House in the County Buyers Mart. They shared the impact of Cooperative Extension and treated everyone to Georgia produced products ranging from cheese straws to fresh shrimp!
Meet an ACCG Staff Member
Name: Roneisha McClurkin

Program: ACCG

Position: Database Management & Operations Specialist

Joined ACCG: 2016

About Roneisha: Roneisha’s parents have been married for 34 years! She’s the youngest of three children; one brother and sister. She also has two nieces (3 and 8) who she loves dearly. Roneisha prides herself on being a star student and employee. During her senior year, she received a perfect attendance award for never missing a day of school (a total of 13 years!) Finally, she has come to the realization that it’s ok to take a break. Some of her hobbies include traveling with friends and watching YouTube videos. Her guilty pleasure is watching car detail videos. Who knew pressure washing could be so therapeutic?!
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 contact Beth Brown at bbrown@accg.org.
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