Capitol Connection Newsletter

Recognizing that legislative advocacy is a year-round process, the Capitol Connection newsletter is produced to keep county officials informed about policy issues in the months when the General Assembly is not in session. During the legislative session, ACCG distributes weekly Legislative Updates. To receive either of these electronic publications, please send an email to ACCG Director of Communications Schuyler Harding at [email protected]. 

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    2023 Capitol Connection

    September 2023 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Join Us Next Month for the 2023 Legislative Leadership Conference
    Save the Date: 2023 Fall Regional Meetings
    ACCG Needs Your Help - Adopt the Mental Health Model Resolution
    ACCG - GMA Joint Policy Committee Meeting
    ACCG Testifies to Senate Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce
    Ways and Means Local Option Sales Tax Ad Hoc Committee
    Georgia Housing Task Force Holds First Meeting
    ACCG Governmental Affairs Team Presents 2023 Legislative Service Awards
    State News
    Senate Study Committee on Local Option Sales Tax Meets
    Georgia Makes Workforce Housing Grants Available
    Funds Available Through OneGeorgia Authority
    Georgia Counties that Own, Operate, or Maintain Traffic Control Devices and Traffic Management Systems Must be Members of Georgia 811 by January 1, 2024
    Federal News
    NACo Issues Local Housing Affordability Report
    Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

    August 2023 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News 
    2023 Summer Policy Committee Meetings - Registration Still Open
    Get Ready for the 2023 Legislative Leadership Conference
    ACCG Has Updated its Guidance to Georgia’s Annexation Arbitration Process
    ACCG Testifies Before Ways and Means Study Committee on Local Option Sales Tax
    ACCG and GMA Hold First Meeting on SDS/LOST Negotiations  
    ACCG Mental Health Committee meets with DBHDD
    ACCG Governmental Affairs Team Presents 2023 Legislative Service Awards
    ACCG Shares Disaster Relief Model Resolution
    State News 
    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Funding Cycle Now Open
    Bridge Posting Deadline Approaching
    Georgia Counties that Own, Operate, or Maintain Traffic Control Devices and Traffic Management Systems Must be Members of Georgia 811 by January 1, 2024
    4th Annual GMA Broadband Summit - Partnering for Digital Equity
    Federal News 
    Georgia County Commissioners to Lead NACo Policy Steering Committees
    Clean Energy Tax Incentives: Elective Pay Eligible Tax Credits
    Webinar Series: HUD's Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)

    July 2023 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News 
    2023 Summer Policy Committee Meetings - Agendas Available
    ACCG Standing Committee on Mental Health & Substance Abuse Committee Holds First Meeting
    ACCG Presents Representative Martin Momtahan a 2023 Legislative Service Award 
    ACCG Welcomes New Governmental Affairs Team Member
    ACCG Says Farewell to Kathleen Bowen
    ACCG Shares Disaster Relief Model Resolution
    Computing County Official Salaries Guide Now Available 
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    State News 
    EPD Tire Grant Program 
    GTIB Awards Grants and Loans to Georgia Counties
    House and Senate Appoint Members of the Joint Service Delivery Study Committee 
    Georgia Counties that Own, Operate, or Maintain Traffic Control Devices and Traffic Management Systems Must be Members of Georgia 811 by January 1, 2024
    Reminder of Exemption on Timber Harvesting Equipment
    DOR Issues Policy Bulletin on Registration of Side by Sides
    Federal News 
    2023 ACCG Federal Committee Meeting - Register Now

    June 2023 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News 
    2023 Summer Policy Committee Meetings - Registration Now Open
    Housing Access and Affordability Task Force
    Rep. Debbie Buckner Receives ACCG Legislative Service Award
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    State News 
    Georgia Counties That Own, Operate or Maintain Traffic Control Devices and Traffic Management Systems Must be Members of GA 811 by January 1, 2024
    Please be Aware of Legislation Effective July 1st
    Gov. Kemp Announces $83.5M in Community Public Safety Grant Awards
    Funding Available for Law Enforcement Agencies
    Local Salaries Tied to Superior Court Judges Compensation
    Notice of TAVT Rate Change to 7%
    Register for the Georgia Environmental Conference
    Federal News 
    Get Involved! Join a 2023 NACo Policy Steering Committee
    2023 NACo Annual Conference - Register Now 

    May 2023 Capitol Connection 

    ACCG News 
    ACCG's 2023 Final Legislative Report
    ACCG Updates Its Guidance to Georgia's Annexation Arbitration Process
    Timber Harvest Notification Website Webinar
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    Coming Soon: Summer Policy Committee Meetings 
    State News 
    Equity Fund - Rural Workforce Housing Initative 
    Participate in the Qualified Law Enforcement foundation Tax Credit Program 
    Federal News 
    USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program 
    2023 NACo Annual Conference - Register Now 
     
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    2022 Capitol Connection
    2022 CAPITOL CONNECTION E-NEWS

    December 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Review the Legislative Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2023 Legislative Session
    ACCG Hosts Federal Funding Webinar - Recording and Resources
    Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)
    State News
    Behavior Health Reform and Innovation Commission Provides Recommendations for 2023 Legislative Session
    Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness Issues Final Report
    House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries Delivers Final Recommendations
    Department of Public Health Proposes Rules for Food Truck Bill (HB 1443)
    House Study Committee on Housing Issues Final Report
    GA Certified Landfill Operator Training 
    Immigration Reports Due December 31
    Federal News
    NACo Accepting Policy Resolutions
    FCC Helps Promote Affordable Broadband with New Grants
    Reminder: FEMA Opens Applications for Over $3 Billion in Mitigation Grant Funding

    November 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Review the Legislative Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2023 Legislative Session
    ACCG Webinar: Federal Funding and Investment Opportunities for Local Governments 
    State News
    Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Leadership Appointments
    Georgia Senate and House Republicans Select New Leadership
    Annexation Arbitration – City Lawsuit Challenges its Constitutionality 
    Service Delivery – City Lawsuit Challenges the Funding of Unincorporated Roads  
    Alcohol Licensing – Counties Must Now Issue Renewals through Statewide Portal
    2023 Annual Base State Revolving Fund Call for Projects Period Now Open
    GEFA to Offer Webinar Series in December
    Apply for Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's BRACE Community Improvement Grant 
    Federal News
    Register for NACo's 2023 Legislative Conference
    NACo Releases Advocacy Toolkit
    FCC Helps Promote Affordable Broadband with New Grants
    Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program Application Deadline Approaching
    Reminder: FEMA Opens Applications for Over $3 Billion in Mitigation Grant Funding

    October 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    ACCG Membership Approves 2023 Policy Agenda and Priorities
    ACCG Regional Meetings – Coming to a County Near You!
    ACCG Homestead Exemptions Webinar
    State News
    Statewide Referendum Summaries
    House Study Committee on Local Government Housing Regulations Concludes its Work
    DCA Proposes New Rule to Govern the Annexation Arbitration Process
    House Study Committee Evaluates Compensation Rates amongst State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
    Proposed Rules and Regulation Unveiled for the L.E.S.S Crimes Act
    Apply for Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's BRACE Community Improvement Grant
    Federal News
    NACo Alert: FCC Publishes Specifications for Bulk Fixed Availability Challenge and Crowdsourced Data
    Grant Opportunity: Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program
    FEMA Opens Applications for Over $3 Billion in Mitigation Grant Funding
    ACCG News
    ACCG 2022 Legislative Leadership Conference Takes Place September 28th - 30th!
    ACCG Policy Council Proposes 2023 Policy Agenda & Legislative Priorities
    ACCG Regional Meetings – Coming to a County Near You!
    State News
    Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Diversion (RWD) Grant 
    State Revolving Fund Call for Projects
    Federal News
    NACo Resources for Counties

    August 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    ACCG Federal Policy Committee Meeting Takes Place This Week!
    ACCG 2023 Policy Recommendations
    ACCG to Host Webinar on 2022 Mental Health Legislation
    ACCG Welcomes New Policy Team Member
    ACCG Presents Two More 2022 Legislative Service Awards
    Get Ready for the 2022 Legislative Leadership Conference
    County Officials Testify at House Special Subcommittee on Service Delivery
    State News
    Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness
    Senate Study Committee on Development Authorities 
    State ARPA Grant Opportunities
    Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Diversion (RWD) Grant
    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Funding Cycle Now Open
    DOR to Host Training on Georgia’s Statewide Alcohol Licensing Portal
    Federal News
    USDOT: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Reconnecting Communities Program
    Congratulations to the Georgia County Officials in NACo Leadership Roles

    July 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Summer Policy Committee Meetings: Agendas Available
    Get Ready for the 2022 Legislative Leadership Conference
    ACCG Begins Presenting 2022 Legislative Service Awards
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    State News
    Bills that Went into Effect on July 1
    Note Changes to Georgia’s Annexation Arbitration/Dispute Resolution Process
    Georgia House Speaker Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Local Housing Regulations
    Federal News
    Grant Opportunity: Railroad Crossing Elimination Program
    Bridge Investment Program

    June 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Register Today: Summer Policy Committee Meetings
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    ACCG Webinar: Grants for COVID-19 Mitigation in County Jails
    State News
    CJCC Identifying Predictors of Mental Illness in County Jail Data Report
    Georgia Adds New Emergency Number for Mental Health
    Register for the 15th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference
    Federal News
    Grant Opportunity: Bridge Investment Program
    USDOT Webinar: How to Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All Implement Grants
    NACo Needs You! Join a 2022 Policy Steering Committee

    May 2022 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    2022 ACCG Final Legislative Update
    ACCG TSPLOST Guide Updated
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    2023 COLAS/Raises For County Officials Webinar Recording Available
    Save the Date: Summer Policy Committee Meetings
    State News
    Transportation Alternatives Program Project Funding Now Available
    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program 2022-2023 Funding Cycle Now Open
    Federal News
    USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program
    USDOT Accepting Applications for Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity
    NACo Annual Conference Resolutions Process Now Open
    2022 - 2023 NACo Presidential Leadership and Committee Appointments
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    2021 Capitol Connection

    December 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Review the Legislative Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2022 Legislative Session
    Save the Date: 2022 ACCG Legislative Breakfast
    Remember to Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)
    State News
    Webinar Recording on New Timber Harvest Notification Website Now Available
    Reminder: Immigration Reports Due December 31
    Congressional, State, and Local Redistricting Maps Update
    Federal News
    Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) in Georgia

    November 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    ACCG Membership Approves the 2022 Policy Agenda
    It's Time to Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)
    State News
    Governor Kemp Allocates State ARPA Funds to Address Court Backlog
    House Annexation Study Committee on Annexation and Cityhood Release Final Report
    Save the Date: December 13 Webinar on New Timber Harvest Notification Website
    GDOT Announces LAP Certification
    Federal News
    Registration Now Open for NACo's 2022 Legislative Conference
    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: NACo Analysis /U.S. Department of Transportation Fact Sheet

    October 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Reminder: Join Us for A Webinar on the 2022 Proposed Policy Agenda
    It's Time to Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)
    House Study Committee on Annexation Holds Fourth Meeting
    House Subcommittee Discusses Changes to Call Before You Dig Law
    State News
    2021 WaterFirst Webinar Series
    New Volunteer Firefighter Training Requirements and Deadlines
    Federal News
    U.S. Department Of Transportation Grant Opportunities

    September 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    ACCG 2022 Policy Recommendations
    Join Us for A Webinar on the 2022 Proposed Policy Agenda
    ACCG Welcomes New Policy Team Members
    Designate Your County Voting Delegate
    County Government 101 Presentation to Georgia House Committee
    House Study Committee on Annexation Holds Two More Meetings
    State News
    Georgia DNR Trail Grants Funding Cycle Now Open
    Solar Resiliency Technical Assistance Program
    Federal News
    Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Cybersecurity Best Practices

    August 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Register Now: 2021 Policy Committee Meetings
    ACCG Deputy Legislative Director and County Officials Testify before the House Study Committee on Annexation
    ACCG Fall Regional Training: Local Option Sales Tax Negotiations and Redistricting
    State News
    ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grants
    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Application Now Open
    Federal News
    Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann Participates in White House Infrastructure Panel
    U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA): Competitive Tourism Grants

    July 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Registration Now Open for Summer Policy Committee Meetings
    DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson Elected President of the National Association of Counties (NACo)
    ACCG Announces and Begins Presenting 2021 Legislative and Policy Awards
    Reminder: ACCG Local Redistricting Webinar
    2021 County Officials Salary Guide Now Available
    Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Renegotiation Guidebook
    State News
    HB 317 Webinar Presentation Now Available
    Short-Term Rental Hotel/Motel Tax Collection Law Goes Into Effect
    Federal News
    NACo's Annual Conference Coverage

    June 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Save the Date: Summer Policy Committee Meetings
    ACCG Local Redistricting Webinar
    Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Renegotiation Guidebook
    Review the 2021 Final Legislative Update
    State     News
    Georgia's Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
    Fifteenth Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency & Notice of Expected Termination
    Right of Way Study Committee of the House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
    Federal News
    Federal Mask Requirement Extended
    Grant Funding Available to States to Build Broadband Infrastructure
    NACo Policy Steering Committees Need You!

    May 2021 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    ACCG's Final 2021 Legislative Update
    ACCG Policy Committee Issues Survey
    Save the Date: Summer Policy Committee Meetings
    State News
    Transportation Alternatives Program Project Funding Now Available
    Georgia DNR Grant Opportunities
    Federal News
    Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
    U.S. Treasury Releases ARP Guidance
    NACo Annual Conference Resolutions Process Now Open
    NACo Accepting Applications for Presidential Appointments

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    2020 Capitol Connection

    December 2020 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News
    Review Your Legislative Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2021 Legislative Session
    Reminder: Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)
    State News
    2021 Legislative Session Begins on January 11
    Reminder: Immigration Reports Due December 31
    Federal News
    NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/ Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium

    November 2020 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    2021 ACCG Legislative Toolkit Now Available

    There's Still Time to Register for the Virtual Legislative Roundtables!

    Time to Update Your County’s ACCG County Legislative Coordinator (CLC)

    State News

    Secretary of State Calls for Risk Limiting Audit by County Election Offices

    Immigration Report Collection System Now Open

    Georgia EMCs Announce Tools for Rural Broadband Expansion at PSC

    Federal News

    NACo’s First-Ever Virtual Federal Policy Summit: Recordings Now Available

    October 2020 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Membership Approves 2021 Policy Agenda

    You're Invited! Attend a 2020 Virtual Legislative Roundtable

    State News

    Governor Kemp Announces Plans for CARES Funding 

    Referendum Questions on the November Ballot

    State of Georgia Broadband Report 

    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Application Deadline Approaching

    Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Grant

    Federal News

    Register for NACo’s First-Ever Virtual Federal Policy Summit

    NACo Releases Federal Advocacy Toolkit

    September 2020 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG 2021 Policy Recommendations

    Remember to Designate Your County Voting Delegate

    State News

    Constitutional Amendments on the November Ballot

    Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Unveils New Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal

    Land and Water Conservation Fund 2020-2021 Grant Cycle

    Federal News

    NACo Releases Federal Advocacy Toolkit

    August 2020 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Registration Open for 2020 Policy Committee Meetings

    ACCG General County Government Committee Update

    ACCG Webinars on CARES Act Guidance – Register Now!

    State News

    Governor Brian Kemp Signs COVID-19 Liability Legislation (SB 359)

    State Continues to Work on Improvements for the November General Election

    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Application Now Open

    Georgia Launches State/Local Partnership to Connect Students to the Internet

    Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Announces Loan Funding Availability in 2020

    Registration Open for WaterFirst Webinar Series

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    2019 Capitol Connection

    2019 Capitol Connection E-News

    December 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Save the Date: 2020 Capitol Connection Conference

    Review Your Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2020 Legislative Session

    Reminder: Update Your CLC Network

    State News

    ACCG Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Georgia House Rules Chairman Jay Powell

    Design Standards – House "Workforce Housing" Study Committee Issues Final Report

    Secure the Vote

    Banks County Designated as Georgia's Second Certified Broadband Ready Community

    Are you interested in learning more about financing water and sewer projects? 

    Georgia State Rail Plan Survey

    Federal News

    Register for the 2020 NACo Legislative Conference 

    November 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    2020 ACCG Legislative Toolkit Now Available

    Registration Still Open for District Meetings

    Time to Update Your CLC Network

    State News

    Legislative Study Committees Continue to Meet

    ACCG Asks Counties to Adopt Resolution Supporting Local Government Design Standards

    Model Resolution for Sales Tax Information Requests

    Register Now for GOMI Webinar for County Officials and Staff

    Georgia ReConnect Broadband Workshop in Atlanta

    Do You Know Your GDOT District Engineer?

    Federal News

    NACo Flag Box Program

    October 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Membership Approves 2020 Policy Agenda

    2019 District Meetings Agenda Now Available

    ACCG-DCA Report of Local Government Finances (RLGF) Webinar To Be Held Next Week. Register Today!

    State News

    House Rural Development Council Meetings

    2020 Census Local Complete Count Committee Toolkit Available

    County Freeport Inventory Exemptions Map

    Proposed Department of Public Health EMS Rules

    Cybersecurity Guide for Entities and Organizations in Georgia

    Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Deadline Reminder

    September 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Policy Council Proposes 2020 Policy Agenda and Legislative Priorities

    Final Deadline to Appoint Your County's Voting Delegate is this Friday, September 20

    Georgia’s Small Cell/5G Law Resource Page

    2019 Policy Committee Meetings

    Upcoming Events

    Join Us in Athens for the 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference

    2019 ACCG District Meetings

    State News

    State Revolving Fund Call for Projects Period is Opening in September

    Georgia Smart 2019-2020 Webinar Series

    Rural Prosperity Summit

    Transportation Grant and Loan Opportunities

    Federal Highway Administration DC-5 Value Capture Webinar Innovation Series

    August 2019 Capitol Connection

    Upcoming Events

    Southern Region Policy Committee Meetings

    ACCG Federal Policy Committee Meeting

    Join Us in Athens for the 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference

    ACCG News

    Workshop on Implementing Georgia’s Small Cell/5G Law a Great Success 

    Remember to Appoint Your County's Voting Delegate

    Updated SPLOST Data Repository Now Available

    Register Now for RLGF and GOMI Webinars for County Officials and Staff

    Joint ACCG/GMA Taskforce on SDS and LOST

    State News

    Georgia Selects New Voting Machines

    FCC Order Caps Cable Franchise Fees and “In-Kind” Services

    House Rural Development Council Sets Agenda for First Meeting

    2019 GA Smart Fall Workshop

    Transportation Grant and Loan Opportunities

    Federal News

    2020 Census Outreach Materials Now Available

    NACo releases 2019 Summer Advocacy Toolkit

    Task Force Aims to Reduce Jail Inmate Recidivism Through Continuity of Healthcare Services

    July 2019 Capitol Connection

    Upcoming Events

    2019 Policy Committee Meeting Agendas Now Available

    Workshop on Implementing Georgia’s Small Cell/5G Law: What Local Governments Must Know

    Join Us in Athens for the 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference

    ACCG News

    DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson Elected 2nd Vice President of National Association of Counties (NACo)

    2020 County Officials Salary Guide

    Sign Up For An ACCG Policy Committee

    State News 

    Update on SB 157 - Depositories of Public Funds

    GA Outdoor Stewardship Program Workshops 

    June 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Register for the 2019 Summer Policy Committee Meetings

    ACCG Policy Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs

    2019 ACCG Legislative Service Award Recipients 

    State News 

    Annual Reports and Surveys Due to the State by July 1st

    Thirty-nine Bills that Impact Counties Go into Effect on July 1st

    TAVT Formula Changing

    Update on Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative

    Review the Georgia EMC Rural Broadband Website - Your Feedback is Important!

    Proposed Rules and Workshops Announced for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

    Federal News

    NACo Steering Committees Need You!

    May 2019 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Register for the 2019 Summer Policy Committee Meetings

    Get Involved in the ACCG Policy development process

    New Policy Procedures Adopted by ACCG Board of Managers

    Joint ACCG/GMA Task Force for LOST and SDS Issues

    ACCG-GMA Federal Advocacy Trip

    Publications

    Final Legislative Update Now Available

    State News 

    House Appoints Members to Rural Development Council

    Georgia Procurement Registry Changes Now Effective

    2019 Legislative Issues Facing Other Southern Counties

    Federal News

    NACo Releases Report on Opioid Epidemic in Appalachian Counties

    BUILD Discretionary Grants

    Survey on Local Policy Related to Connected and Automated Vehicles

    Apply for 2019–2020 NACo Leadership Positions

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    2018 Capitol Connection

    2018 Capitol Connection E-News

    December 2018 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Save the Date: 2019 Capitol Connection Conference

    Reminder: Review Your Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2019 Legislative Session

    Don't Forget to Update Your CLC Network

    State News

    Deparment of Revenue Releases Policy Bulletin on Collection of E-911 Fees Beginning January 1, 2019

    House Rural Development Council Releases 2018 Report 

    Georgia Trend Article Highlights Georgia's Rural Broadband Efforts

    New Voting Machines at Forefront of Georgia Counties' Legislative Priorities

    New Rules for Tax Assessment of Forestland

    Time to Create Your Local Complete Count Committee

    Federal News

    Recycling Infrastructure Grant Program

    Apply Now: EPA Announces FY 2019 Brownfields Program Grant Opportunities

    Next Generation Local Zoning Authority: 5G Wireless Broadband 101

    Register for the NACo Legislative Annual Conference

    November 2018 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    Review Your Toolkit to Get Prepared for the 2019 Legislative Session

    Time to Update your CLC Network

    Upcoming Events

    Registration Still Open for District Meetings

    State News

    2019 DCA Reporting Calendar is Now Available

    DOAA Immigration Reporting System is Live

    Time to Create Your Local Complete Count Committee!

    Federal News

    NACo Article: FCC Could Slash County Franchise Fees

    October 2018 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Membership Adopts 2019 Policy Agenda and Priorities

    Time to Update your CLC Network

    ACCG Webinar 'Review of Constitutional Amendments' Available Online

    Upcoming Events

    District Meetings are Quickly Approaching!

    ACCG - GMA Local Government Federal Advocacy Forum

    State News

    Policy Bulletin from Georgia Department of Revenue

    GDOT Local Bridge Replacement Program

    Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) Grant Opportunity

    Federal News

    FCC Curtails Local Control in 5G Deployment Order

    Resources Available - U.S. Department of Agricultural Rural Development

    Apply now: FAA awarding $1 billion in grant funding for airport improvement projects

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List the Eastern Black Rail as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act

    September 2018 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Policy Council Proposes 2019 Legislative Agenda and Recommends Priorities

    Remember to Appoint Your County Voting Delegate

    Upcoming Events

    Join Us at Jekyll Island for the 2018 Legislative Leadership Conference

    Register for District Meetings

    GMA Workshop on Rural Broadband Projects

    GMA-ACCG Regional Workshops on Small Cells and Rural Broadband

    State News

    Constitutional Amendments on the November 6 General Election Ballot

    DCA Names Executive Director for New Rural Broadband Program

    Federal News

    U.S. Department of Justice Fentanyl Safety Recommendations 

    FCC Announces Plan to Accelerate 5G Deployment, Limiting Local Control

    August 2018 Capitol Connection

    Upcoming Events

    Join Us at Jekyll for the 2018 Legislative Leadership Conference

    Policy Committee Meetings Coming to an End

    Register for District Meetings

    GMA Workshop on Rural Broadband Projects

    GMA-ACCG Regional Workshop Series: Managing Rights of Way in the Wireless Age

    Georgia Smart Fall Workshop

    ACCG News

    Remember to Appoint Your County Voting Delegate

    Sign Up for an ACCG Policy Committee

    State News

    Notice of Intent to Consider the Adoption of Amendments to GATE Rules 2018

    The Security of Georgia's Voting Equipment - Letter from State's Elections Director

    Federal News

    U.S. Senators: Why Rush to 5G While Rural Areas Ignored?

    Local Efforts Key to Census Accuracy

    July 2018 Capitol Connection

    Upcoming Events

    Registration Available for 2018 Mental Health Summit

    Registration Available for Summer Policy Committee Meetings

    GMA – ACCG Regional Workshop Series: Managing Rights of Way in the Wireless Age

    Join Us at Jekyll for the 2018 Legislative Leadership Conference

    ACCG News

    Sign Up for an ACCG Policy Committee

    New County Resources Available on the ACCG Website: 2020 Census and the Opioid Crisis

    State News

    Georgia Procurement Registry Requirement Effective July 1

    Lt. Governor Appoints Committee to Examine Local Government Fees

    Georgia Supreme Court Makes Important Zoning Ruling
    Federal News

    Telecom Troika: Wireless Companies Now Seek Congressional Preemption of Local Right of Way

    Win for Counties in Supreme Court Sales Tax Decision

    Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) in Georgia

    June 2018 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    Save the Date: Mental Health Summit

    Register for the 2018 Georgia Environmental Conference

    ACCG News

    Sign Up for an ACCG Policy Committee

    Summer Policy Committee Meetings

    State News

    List of Bills Effective July 1, 2018

    Mandated Civil E-Filing Letter from the Superior Court Clerks Association of Georgia

    DRIVES Training Available

    GDOT - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

    TSPLOST Update

    REMINDER: Deadline to Submit 2018 GOMI and Wage and Salry Surveys is June 30

    Federal News

    NACo Steering Committees Need You!

    Register for the NACo Annual Conference & Exposition

    May 2018 Capitol Connection

    Publications

    Final Legislative Update Now Available

    ACCG News

    Sign Up for An ACCG Policy Committee

    Save the Date: Summer Policy Committee Meetings

    State News

    No 2019 COLAs for Constitutional Officers

    Update on HB 489 - Requiring Some Local Bids/Proposals to be Posted on State Procurement Registry

    Update Your County's Contact Information with the Department of Revenue

    House Rural Development Council Takes Up ROW Permitting for Wireless Poles/Equipment

    New Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones

    The Georgia Consumer Protection Guide for Older Adults

    Stay Up-to-Date on Implementation of the New State Vehicle Driver Records System

    Georgia Communities Receive Infrastructure Loans Totaling More Than $50 Million

    Georgia Emergency Communication Authority Board Meeting Update

    Federal News

    NACo Steering Committees Need You!

    Register for the NACo Annual Conference & Exposition

    Upcoming NACo Webinars

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    2017 Capitol Connection

    2017 Capitol Connection E-News

    December 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    Save the Date: TSPLOST Webinar

    Register for 2018 County Days at the Capitol

    ACCG News

    Don't Forget to Help Update the CLC Network

    ACCG Releases Results for Local Law Encorcement Compensation Survey

    Using the ACCG Legislative Tracking Database

    Georgia County Commissioners Advocate for County Priorities at the White House

    State News

    Annual Immigration Report Due on December 31

    2018 State Mandated Salaries

    The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Needs Your Input for the FY 18-22 Consolidated Plan!

    State of Transportation Breakfast

    Federal News

    Local Taxes on Aviation Fuel Must Comply with New FAA Rule

    Federal Lands Access Program in Georgia

    2018 NACo Legislative Conference

    November 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    Registration Available for 2018 County Days at the Capitol

    ACCG News

    2018 Legislative Toolkit Now Available Online

    Help Ensure ACCG's CLC Network is Up to Date

    Deadline to Provide Firefighters' Cancer Coverage is Jan. 1, 2018

    State News

    DOR Releases 911 Prepaid Revenues for 2018

    Department of Audits Releases Report on GATE Program

    2018 DCA Local Government and Authorities Survey Report Schedule Released

    New GDOT Local Grants Administrator Announced

    Proposed Changes to EPD Solid Waste Management Rules

    TSPLOST Passes in Seven Counties

    Federal News

    NACo Releases Analysis of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

    October 2017 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    ACCG Membership Adopts 2018 Legislative Priorities and Policy Agenda

    ACCG Candidate Guide

    Save the Date

    ACCG Fall Regional Legislative Forums Take Place Next Week!

    2017 Southeast Brownfields Workshop

    State News

    GEFA 2018 State Revolving Fund Solicitation Period

    Georgia Archives November Lunch and Learn Programs

    Federal News

    Benchmarking Feature Added to NACo County Explorer

    September 2017 Capitol Connection

    ACCG News

    2017 Legislative Leadership Conference Less Than Two Weeks Away!

    ACCG Policy Council Recommends Policy Agenda for 2018

    Save the Date

    2017 Georgia Transportation Summit

    Georgia Archives to Host Records Emergency Preparedness and Response Course

    State News

    House Bill 337- Searchable Electronic Database for State Tax Liens

    House Bill 1000-Tax Refund Intercept Program (TRIP)

    Analysis of Georgia’s Title Ad Valorem Tax

    Preparations for the 2020 Census Have Begun

    Grants

    U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Round of TIGER Grants

    2018 Funding Available - Crime Victims' Rights Week Projects

    GEFA 2018 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

    Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Applications Available

    August 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    2017 Legislative Leadership Conference

    Get Ready to Appoint Your County's Voting Delegate

    State News

    Learn Why Your County's Response is Important to the ACCG Aging Survey

    House Commission on Transit Governance and Funding

    Solid Waste Management Rule Updates

    FY 2018 Applications Open for Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant

    Updated Energy Excise Tax County List Now Available

    July 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    Register for ACCG Policy Committee Meetings

    2017 Legislative Leadership Conference

    State News

    Tax Assessments and the Setting of the Millage Rate

    ACCG Establishes Broadband Study Committee

    Health Care Reform Task Force Considers Solutions to Improve Quality Care for Rural Georgians

    TSPLOST Guides

    Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judge Salaries

    Fiscal Year End Reporting Requirements for Counties

    Dam Safety Rules

    Department of Community Affairs Names New Research and Surveys Manager

    Federal News

    Federal Communications Commission Seeks Local Preemption on Broadband Projects

    Increased Truck Weights May Again be Addressed by Congress This Fall

    Department of Labor Drops Defense of Overtime Pay Rule Change

    June 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    2017 Legislative Leadership Conference

    Georgia Environmental Conference

    House Rural Development Council Commences Its Work

    ACCG Policy Committee Meetings

    Surveys

    ACCG Aging Survey

    State News

    Governor Deal Announces 9-1-1 Authority

    Georgia Secure Deposit Program

    Ethics Commission Seeking Comment on Proposed Rule

    Federal News

    NACo Accepting Policy Resolutions

    May 2017 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date

    2017 Policy Committee Meetings

    House Rural Development Council

    Publications

    Final Legislative Update Now Available

    State News

    Draft Regional Water Plans Available for Public Review and Comment

    Water Conservation to Combat Drought (notice from GA EPD)

    State Funds Available for Scrap Tire Amnesty Events and to Remove Tires Dumped on County Right-of-Ways

    Georgia Department of Agriculture Reports on Their Efforts to Educate and Encourage Compliance with the GATE Program

    2018 County Budget News: Cost of Living Adjustment

    Federal News

    ACCG-GMA Conduct Joint Federal Policy Meetings

    FirstNet Network

    NACo Steering Committees Need You!

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    2016 Capitol Connection

    2016 Capitol Connection E-News

    December 2016 Capitol Connection

    Save the Date
    2017 District Days and Newly Elected Commissioners Day at the Capitol – Register Today!
    Legislative Session Begins January 9: Review Your Toolkit to Get Prepared
    Publications
    ACCG Computing County Official Salary Guide for 2017
    GSU and ACCG Publications Examine Georgia’s “Shrinking Tax Base”
    NACo Releases New Study on County Mandates and Revenue Limitations
    State News
    Reminder: Immigration Reports Due December 31
    Free Peach Pass for Emergency Vehicles
    State Tax Credit Program for Rural Healthcare
    Federal News
    Federal Judge Halts Overtime Rule
    NACo Helps Counties Urge Congress to Pass Remote Sales Tax Legislation
    HUD Launches New Community Investment Tool

    October 2016 Capitol Connection

    County Platform

    2017-2018 Final County Platform Now Available

    Reminders

    Register for the 2016 Fall District Meetings

    Time to Update the CLC Network

    COUNTY ACTION NEEDED: Register to Receive DOR Notification of "Significant" Sales Tax Refund Claims

    ACCG Seeks County COmmissioners to Serve on DCA's Annexation Dispute Resolution Panels

    Grants

    2017 State Revolving Fund Solicitation Period

    Additional News

    SRTA Emergency Accounts

    County Finances Progress Despite Adversity

    September 2016 Capitol Connection

    Fall Meetings
    2016 Legislative Leadership Conference Now Two Weeks Away – Register Soon!
    Reminder: Appoint Your Voting Delegate
    Save the Date for 2016 District Meetings
    Legislative Updates
    ACCG Policy Council Recommends Platform, Agenda, and Legislative Priorities for 2017
    Time to Update CLC Network
    Federal News
    New Federal Oversight Arriving for Local Transit Systems
    DOJ Website Accessibility Rule Comment Period Extended
    Environmental News
    GA EPD Declares Level 1 Drought
    Reminder - Apply for Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant
    Court Rulings
    Ga. Supreme Court Rules that Exclusion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from Property Tax Valuation is Unconstitutional

    August 2016 Capitol Connection 

    Meetings

    Second Round of ACCG Policy Committee Meetings Underway

    Registration Now Open for the 2016 Legislative Leadership Conference

    Save the Date: 2016 District Meetings

    Resources

    SPOLST Guide is Available

    DOR Changes to 2016 Tax Digest Submission Manual

    New Report of Local Government Finances Form Released

    FY 2017 Rural Georgia and Suburban Transit Service Directory Now Available

    Grants and Training Opportunities

    GAEPD Grant Opportunities

    GEFA to Host Free Workshop on Biogas Technical Assistance Program

    Federal News

    U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Proposes New Website Accessibility Rules

    July 2016 Capitol Connection

    Register for the Second Round of ACCG Policy Committee Meetings

    EPD Proposes Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals

    Deal Announces $75 Million in State Transit Awards

    EPD Proposes Amendments Pertaining to Yard Trimmings

    Receiving Notification of "Significant" Sales Tax Refund Claims

    News You Can Use

    NACo Releases Analysis on "Overtime Rule" for County Officials

    2015 Georgia Land Conservation Annual Report

    June 2016 Capitol Connection

    State News and Policy

    Sixty-Seven Bills Go into Effect on July 1 that Impact County Government

    New Provisions on Property Tax Penalties and Interest to Take Effect July 1

    2017 County Budget News: COLAs and Longevity Increases

    Georgia EPD Proposes New Regulations on Dam Safety

    State DOR Working to Streamline Alcohol Licensing

    Federal News and Policy

    Propsepctive EPA Rules to Have Huge Impact on Counties with Wastewater Treatment Facilities

    Register for NACo Virtual Town Hall Series on the Opiod Crisis

    Reporting Requirements

    DCA Wage and Salary Survey Due this Month

    Annual CVIOG County Budget and Audit Submission Requirements

    County Facts 

    2014 Summary of County Revenues and Expenditures

    Local Sales Tax Map By County

    May 2016 Capitol Connection

    Register for ACCG Policy Committee Meetings

    ACCG Final Legislative Update Now Available

    Gov. Deal’s Veto Messages

    GASB 77 Webinars Available on ACCG Website

    U.S. Department of Labor Releases New Overtime Pay Rule

    The Public Private Facilities and Infrastructure Guidelines Committee Seeking Comment

    Georgia EPD Offers Training for Online Service

    Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program

    Updates to GDOT MS4 Process

    Federal News: 2016 NACo Resolutions Process Begins

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    2015 Capitol Connection

    2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    December 2015 Capitol Connection

    Registration Now Open for 2016 District Days at the Capitol

    Stay Informed and Engaged: Appoint or Confirm Your CLC!

    Reminder: 2015 Immigration Report Due at the End of the Month

    Annual SPLOST Reports Also Due on December 31

    ACCG Computing County Official Salary Guide for 2016 Now Available

    Time to Set Qualifying Fees for 2016 Election

    Update on DOR’s BOTSS Program

    Federal FAST Act is Signed into Law

    2015 Georgia Brownfield Seminar-Call for Abstracts

    Senate Committee on Assignments Announces New Chairmanships

    November 2015 Capitol Connection

    Registration Now Open for 2016 District Days at the Capitol

    Stay Informed and Engaged: Appoint or Confirm Your CLC!

    2015 Immigration Report Due Next Month

    Annual SPLOST Reports Due on December 31

    GEFA 2016 State Revolving Fund Solicitation

    SRTA Accepting Applications for Transit Capital Funding Program

    ACCG Legislative Committee Webpage

    HB 192 – County Purchasing and Credit Card Agreement Mandate

    RFP for Five Star & Urban Waters Restoration Grants

    Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Grants Available

    GDOT ACECGA Presentation Available

    Georgia EPD to Host Training for Online Permitting Systems

    October 2015 Capitol Connection

    2015 – 2016 Amended County Platform Available

    2015 Fall District Meetings Less Than Two Weeks Away

    Stay Informed and Engaged: Appoint or Confirm Your CLC!

    House Study Committee on Annexation, Deannexation and Incorporation Concludes

    2015 Georgia Transportation Summit

    U.S. Court of Appeals Stays “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

    Sen. Ross Tolleson Announces Retirement

    September 2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    Registration for 2015 Fall District Meetings Now Available

    Reminder: Appoint Your County Voting Delegate by Friday, September 25

    P3 Summit to be Held in Atlanta/Fulton County

    GA Board of Natural Resources Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Changes to Dam Safety Rules

    Georgia EPD Accepting Applications for Non-Point Source Implementation Grants

    Reminder: GTIB Grants Available

    Counties Respond to Court Decision to Temporarily Block “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

    August 2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    2015 Legislative Leadership Conference Brings Key Leaders to Jekyll

    GASB Issues New Requirements on Disclosing Tax Abatements

    ACCG Policy Committee Meetings are in Full Swing

    Save the Date for Fall District Meetings

    Department of Revenue to Host Regional Meetings Beginning in September

    Counties Receive New Alternative Ad Valorem Tax (AAVT), aka IRP, from DOR

    Georgia EPD Offers Training on New Electronic Permit System

    State Funds Available to Clean Up Scrap Tire Dumps

    Georgia EPD Accepting Applications for FY16 Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants

    GTIB Grants Available

    Time to Update the CLC Network

    Boards of Equalization and Appeals Course Available Online

    New Local Government Financial Portal

    July 2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    Don’t Forget! Save the Date for Policy Committee Meetings

    Register for the 2015 Legislative Leadership Conference

    ACCG Webinar on Cell Tower Siting Set for August 4

    Georgia DNR Board Adopts New Drought Management and Water Efficiency Rules

    Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Marshland Buffers

    Register for the 10th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference

    U.S. Department of Labor Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Overtime Regulations

    Georgia Association of EMS Accepting First Responder Grant Applications

    Lowndes County Superior Court Reaches Decision on Section 42 Valuations

    Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council Proposed Rules

    June 2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    2015 Legislative Leadership Conference Moves to Jekyll Island

    Save the Date for Policy Committee Meetings

    Waters of the U.S. Rule Announced

    Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Marshland Buffers

    Grant Information from Austin Scott’s Meeting

    Propose Rule Changes from the Georgia Department of Revenue

    Georgia Forestry Commission Holds Public Period for Updated Timber Harvesting Activity Form

    Revised Impact Analysis on HB 170, 2015 Transportation Funding Act

    Department of Revenue Releases Prepaid Local Motor Fuel Tax Bulletin

    Jay Roberts Appointed to Serve as GDOT Planning Director

    State Rep. Christian Coomer Named House Transportation Committee Chair

    2015 Wage and Salary Survey

    ACCG Webinar on Cell Tower Siting Set for August 4

    May 2015 Capitol Connection E-News

    2015 Policy Committee Issues Survey

    ACCG and GMA Release Joint Comments on EPF Drought Rules

    Georgia DOR Accepting Comments on Proposed Rule Changes to GATE Program

    Final Legislative Update Available for Review

    NACo Calls on congress to Repeal Excise Tax on Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

    Top Four Juvenile Courts Recognized

    Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Project

    Telehealth Grant Opportunity

    Congressman Austin Scott to Host Grant Workshops in Houston and Lowndes Counties