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Jayson Phillips
Paulding County Attorney
Paulding County Attorney
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Please note: The ACCG Legal Resources site does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The information contained on this site should not be considered as legal counsel or a substitute for legal counsel. Communications with legal staff are not confidential.
Legal News
County Requirements for Opioid Antagonists
Passed during the 2024 legislative session, Senate Bill 395 requires counties to provide a supply of opioid antagonists in courthouses and other buildings in which the local governing authority meets.
Institute for City and County Attorneys Legislative Update
ACCG and the Georgia Municipal Association provided a joint legislative update at the recent Institute for City and County Attorneys.
2025 Salary Guide Now Available
The 2025 Salary Guide for County Officials is now available. This guide is designed to assist counties in determining the salaries of certain county officials.
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New Handbook for County Commissioners Chapters Available
ACCG is in the process of creating a new Handbook for County Commissioners.
Effective Dates for 2020 Legislation
ACCG has compiled a list of bills that became effective on or before July 1, 2020, along with guidance for determining effective dates on bills passed during this session.
Supreme Court Again Rules in Favor of AT&T
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently issued a decision in New Cingular Wireless PCS v. Department of Revenue again ruling in favor of cell providers seeking sales and use tax refunds.
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