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July Transportation and Property Tax Presentation Materials
Created 6/15/2010 9:14:27 AM 
Review presentation materials and handouts from the Transportation and Property Tax Learning Sessions.
Policy Committee Agendas and Directions
Created 8/27/2010 3:34:11 PM 
Don't miss the final committee meetings scheduled for August 30 and 31.
DeKalb and Floyd Counties Receive Five Star Restoration Matching Grants
Created 8/27/2010 3:06:09 PM 
Local partnerships will help to carry out the environmental projects funded through this program.
Representative Ben Harbin receives 2010 Legislative Service Award
Created 8/19/2010 9:19:16 AM 
Representative Ben Harbin, representing Columbia County, received the 2010 ACCG Legislative Service Award on August 17th.
Model Manufactured Home Ordinance
Created 8/13/2010 10:56:50 AM 
It may be necessary for counties to update their ordinances regulating pre-owned manufactured homes.
Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians
Created 8/11/2010 3:56:08 PM 
The second meeting of the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians will be held on Wednesday, August 25.
Conference Calls Scheduled on New Transportation Sales Tax
Created 8/6/2010 4:40:15 PM 
Learn more about the implementation timeline and opportunities for input.
Workshop on Rural and Human Services Tranpsportation Coordination
Created 7/28/2010 8:53:08 AM 
Register for the August 23rd workshop in Macon, Georgia.
Collective Bargaining Legislation Now in U.S. Senate
Created 7/14/2010 10:06:40 AM 
This bill is now in the Senate for reconciliation.
GEFA Water Supply Loan
Created 7/1/2010 10:50:02 AM 
GEFA accepting applications for loans to local governments for expanding existing reservoirs.
Implementation Details for SB 346
Created 6/7/2010 3:24:37 PM 
Learn more about SB 346, the property tax reform legislation recently signed by Governor Perdue.
Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan & HB 277
Created 6/3/2010 1:08:06 PM 
The Governor signed the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan and HB 277, which creates a regional 1% transportation sales tax.
2010 Mobile Classroom
Created 5/27/2010 4:38:08 PM 
Join ACCG and the CVIOG for the 2010 Mobile Classroom: Economic Development for Your Community August 19 and 20.
Supreme Court Provides Options on filing Appeals
Created 5/19/2010 4:10:10 PM 
Amendment was unanimously adopted on June 2, 2010.
Funding Available to Counties for Summer Interns
Created 4/28/2010 9:54:14 AM 
ACCG has received a $250,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Labor for summer interns.
2010 Annual Meeting: Presentations and Documents
Created 4/26/2010 12:34:53 PM 
Presentations and documents provided at the 2010 Annual Meeting, April 24-27, 2010. Savannah, GA.
Transportation Funding Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature
Created 4/22/2010 10:00:27 PM 
Review ACCG's summary of the details of this important legislation.
Census 2010: Check Your County's Response Rate
Created 4/1/2010 8:53:17 AM 
Check out the Census Bureau's interactive map and find other resources to promote the 2010 Census.
Property Tax Reform Bill (SB 346)
Created 3/11/2010 9:16:19 PM 
The Governor signed SB 346, the comprehensive tax reform bill, June 4, 2010.
Attorney General Opinion: Unidentified Sales Tax Due to Counties
Created 3/9/2010 4:25:03 PM 
Attorney General Thurbert Baker has issued an important Official Opinion in favor of local government.
Legislators Consider Changes to Vehicle Ad Valorem Taxes
Created 3/29/2010 9:31:55 PM 
HB 480 phases out the ad valorem tax and sales tax and replaces these revenues with a title transfer fee.
New Population Projections
Created 3/15/2010 3:41:44 PM 
These projections were updated from the initial release and will be adjusted again after the census numbers are ratified.
5th Annual Georgia County Excellence Award Winners
Created 3/4/2010 9:09:31 AM 
Congratulations to the winning counties, which are profiled in the March issue of Georgia Trend magazine.
Property Tax Assessment Cap Legislation in House Rules Committee
Created 2/22/2010 10:04:54 PM 
Call your Representatives now to oppose this legislation.
E-Verify & SAVE Requirements
Created 1/11/2010 3:36:57 PM 
All counties must register & participate in both the E-Verify and SAVE federal verification programs.
Counties Project Immediate Benefit from Passage of HB 1055
Created 5/19/2010 4:05:06 PM 
The passage of HB 1055, which increases many of the fees for services provided by the courts and the sheriff’s office, will generate additional revenues for counties.
Considerations for Rate Increase for Wildfire Protection
Created 5/19/2010 3:50:58 PM 
The passage of HB 1055 included an increase in the rate paid by counties to the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC).
HR 1401 Coroners As Constitutional Officers
Created 2/23/2010 11:10:58 AM 
HR 1401, introduced by Representative Jay Powell, proposes to amend the Georgia Constitution to establish coroners as constitutional county officers.
Legislative Conference Presentations
Created 2/10/2010 10:16:18 AM 
Speakers from the conference have provided their presentations and handouts for more information.
GEFA Releases RFP for Georgia Fund Securitization
Created 1/25/2010 10:11:52 AM 
General Assembly has not made a final decision about whether to move this budget proposal forward.
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