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.

September 26, 2026

Butts County officially broke ground on a new E-911 and Emergency Operations Center. The facility will bring both operations teams together under one roof as they continue to keep the county prepared and connected.

Carroll County Judge Welcomes Drug Court Graduates

Carroll County Judge Dustin W. Hightower congratulated 10 Drug Court graduates for completing their long-term recovery towards sobriety. The graduation reception celebrated their hard work and success, while highlighting the importance of second chances, community support, and investing in people in recovery.

Tift County Repurposes Former Newspaper Building as Government Annex

Tift County recently repurposed the former Tifton Gazette building (pictured on the left) as the Government Annex building (pictured on the right), which will temporarily house the county's courtroom. The new facility, which was dedicated in memory of the late Commissioner Fred "Buck" Rigdon, Jr., will also become the home to the Board of Elections and voting machines.

Henry County Commissioner Joins Parks and Recreation Department to Celebrate Constitution Day

Henry County Commissioner Kevin Lewis joined the Parks and Recreation Department for Constitution Day, which included a reenactment of the Constitution's signing and performances by the Dutchtown Middle School marching band and orchestra. The event served as a memorable moment thanks to the volunteers, community partners, and staff who made it possible.

Columbus-Muscogee County Councilwoman Selected for Leadership Columbus Class of 2027

ACCG Third Vice President and Columbus-Muscogee County Councilwoman Toyia Tucker was recently selected for the Leadership Columbus Class of 2027. Through this distinguished cohort, she will strengthen regional partnerships, expand her leadership capacity, and continue championing effective local government and community progress.

Amme Mobley, a marketing major at Brewton-Parker College, spent her Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) experience with the Spalding County Leisure Services at the Our Legacy Museum. In addition to growing the museum’s social media presence, Mobley launched a recurring county history series and created engaging posts to raise public awareness and build community support for the museum.

Interested in hosting your own GCIP intern? Learn more and apply for 2027 here.

ACCG in Focus

ACCG in Focus highlights the work of various ACCG departments and the dedicated staff behind them, showcasing the initiatives and collaborations that enable the association to advance Georgia’s counties.

ACCG Insurance Programs Hosts Joint IRMA & GSIWCF Board Meeting in Glynn County

ACCG Insurance Programs hosted its Joint Interlocal Risk Management Agency (IRMA) and Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund (GSIWCF) board meeting in Glynn County.

ACCG Director of Insurance Programs Elected as Vice Chair of County Reinsurance Limited Board of Directors


ACCG Director of Insurance Programs Ashley Abercrombie was recently elected as Vice Chair of the County Reinsurance Limited (CRL) Board of Directors, a captive reinsurance company of which ACCG was one of five charter members when CRL formed in 1997. In existence for nearly three decades, CRL now includes 17 states and 25 member-insurance pools.

Registration is still open for the 2026 Legislative Leadership Conference (LLC) taking place October 7-9 at The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. Attend the LLC to play a key role in shaping ACCG’s advocacy efforts by voting to approve the 2027 Policy Priorities. In addition, take advantage of the opportunity to explore, in greater depth, topics that affect your county through various conference educational opportunities and connect with fellow county leaders to share ideas and insights. Click here to learn more.

ACCG-Jerry R. Griffin Scholarship (Grant) Program

The ACCG-Jerry R. Griffin Scholarship (Grant) Program was created by the ACCG Board of Managers in 2025 to foster lifelong learning, enhance engagement among county officials at the state and national level, and increase conference participation at select ACCG and National Association of Counties (NACo) events. The non-competitive scholarship grants funds to county officials and/or staff for the reimbursement of expenses associated with attending ACCG and NACo conferences in 2026 and 2027. Click here to learn more.

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