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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.
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.
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2025 Legislative Update
ACCG Legal staff presented an update on the 2025 Session of the General Assembly at the County Attorneys’ Section CLE in Savannah.
Judges Salary Webinar
Join ACCG for a webinar on Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. to learn how HB 85, Judicial Compensation Reform, may impact county budgets.
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.
Hot Legal Topics
Local Option Sales Tax Table
A brief overview of Georgia’s local sales and use tax landscape as of 2025.
New Handbook for County Commissioners Chapters Available
ACCG is in the process of creating a new Handbook for County Commissioners.
Effective Dates for 2025 Legislation
ACCG has compiled effective date information on general bills tracked during the 2025 legislative session.
Legal Staff
Viviane H. Ernstes
Deputy General Counsel
