Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 ACCG Annual Conference. This year's conference will feature a diverse lineup of engaging sessions, dynamic speakers, and prime networking opportunities. From recovering after natural disasters to leading communities, the 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. Read further for conference reminders and session previews to help you prepare for the event.

To register for the conference, contact your county clerk or the county staff member who handles ACCG event registrations. For more information on the conference and different registration options, click here.

Secure Your Conference Housing After You Register

Housing Deadline is Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The deadline to secure housing accommodations within the ACCG room block is Wednesday, April 2. Rooms booked after the housing deadline may not be eligible for the discounted rate. Housing reservations should be made through the Passkey Reservation system hosted by Visit Savannah! Once you have registered for the conference through ACCG, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will include the dedicated hotel booking link.

*NEW RESERVATION POLICY for 2025 – Until March 3, 2025, at several of the historically more popular hotels in the ACCG block (those indicated with an asterisk on the list below), attendees will be prohibited from making reservations of fewer than three (3) nights. Only reservations for three (3) or four (4) consecutive nights will be permitted to be booked. After March 3, all remaining rooms and combinations of room nights at all hotels will become available for reservations of any duration.

• AC Hotel Savannah Historic District/Riverfront (NEW for 2025)
• Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah
• Hilton Garden Inn Historic Savannah
• Homewood Suites Riverfront Historic District
• Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District
• Hyatt Regency Savannah*
• Savannah Marriott Riverfront*
• Westin Savannah Harbor*

Rodney Bullard to Offer Keynote Address During the Opening General Session

Opening Keynote Session

Friday, April 25

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Rodney Bullard will provide the keynote address at this year's conference. A Georgia native, Rodney is the CEO of The Same House, a public benefit corporation dedicated to furthering economic mobility by bridging social division. Listed among the 2024 Top 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend and Atlanta Magazine’s Top 500 Most Powerful Atlantans since 2023, Rodney's influence and leadership extends beyond the corporate sector. Having served in the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Department of Justice, he has an in-depth understanding of how to leverage his skillset to drive meaningful change. Join Rodney during the opening general session for a message on how to leverage your position as a county leader to continue to make Georgia #159strong.

Choose Enterprise Rental for Travel Needs

Remember, ACCG has you covered! Don’t forget about the Georgia county government discount with Enterprise Rent-A-Car when considering your travel needs. The discount also includes rentals made through National. Enterprise is the preferred rental vehicle service provider for ACCG. Visit here for more information.

Let’s Get Social

Use hashtags #accgannconf #159strong #gacounties when sharing your conference experience on social media. Be sure to follow us @gacounty on both Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to join the conversation.