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The @GaTrees provided an update on the burning ban lifted earlier this month for 54 Georgia Counties. Check out this month's report for information and updates about safe burning and services. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/kNvM5102cpI

ACCG and @gacities began the second day of the Annual Government Communicators Conference with a panel on building & expanding communications teams from county and city communications professionals. #gacounties #GaCities

Monroe County was recently awarded a High Visibility Enforcement Grant from the @gohsgeorgia! Learn more about how this funding will help strengthen efforts to reduce casualties on the road and enforce road safety. Read all about it at ow.ly/vHAv51023Q7

Today, ACCG and @gacities hosted the first day of the 11th Annual Georgia Government Communicators Conference in @CityofAugusta where county and city communications professionals engaged in discussions and an interactive tabletop exercise. #gacounties #GaCities

Meet Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) students Joanna Lamek and Denisha Williams! Discover how they gained invaluable, hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects in Dawson and Troup counties. Read about them at naylornetwork.com/acg-nwl/ar….

Habersham County Emergency Services has been awarded FEMA grant funds for new cardiac monitors! Read about how this investment will improve treatment for patients experiencing cardiac emergencies and critical medical conditions. ow.ly/5phA5101OHP

The application deadline will be here before you know it! Take advantage of the @GADeptofTrans' 2027 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Program (LMIG) to help fund your local road maintenance and improvement projects. Learn more at ow.ly/NajX5101kWr

In the final week of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, take advantage of the resources available from the @CISAgov toolkit and build your own campaign to promote strategies that defend against cyber threats. Access the toolkit at ow.ly/HpyA5101kL7

In this morning's news, read about how the expansion of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc in Chatham County will provide 220 new job openings to residents in the area. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/fR3W5101kHi

Don't forget to register for the Georgia Funders' Forum workshop in @MaconBibbCounty! Managers of state and federal financing programs will have the opportunity to learn more about various funding programs and financing options. Register at ow.ly/L69F51018wo

In this morning's news, read about the new @GwinnettGov drone program and how this investment will provide first responders with answering emergency calls. Learn more at ow.ly/UzBA5100Ya1

From grant awards to grand openings, read about all of the amazing things happening in our #gacounties in this week's Local Lens newsletter! conta.cc/4eOg04i Send us an email at [email protected] for the chance to have your county featured.

Pictures from the Legislative Leadership Conference are now available! View the photo album and download some of your most memorable moments from the week spent in @accgov. Click here to access the album: ow.ly/PghX5100Avb

Need an afternoon read? Get to know Fayette County Clerk Tameca Smith and her perspective on how the role of county clerk has evolved in this Georgia County Government Magazine feature story. Read all about it at ow.ly/5bIZ5100gJz

Congratulations to Bulloch County for receiving Agency of the Year from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association! Read about which areas the award recognized the department for during the association's annual banquet. ow.ly/35lf5100b6c

Cyber threats are getting faster and smarter. Now is the time to become more secure than ever. During #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, learn more about how you can prepare before threats happen by accessing the @CISAgov toolkit. ow.ly/iYzx50ZZtfB

Your county could be a winner during the next awards season! The nomination period for the 2027 County Excellence Awards is now open until Friday, Dec. 11. Learn more about the submission guidelines and criteria at ow.ly/sX7j50ZZqsy

County officials and participants competed in today’s golf tournament, with all donations and proceeds going toward Foundation programs that support student internships and increase county government understanding. #gacounties

Ready to start your week? Read about the latest expansion coming to a hospital's emergency department in Walton County and discover how it will help with emergency care needs. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/oyul50ZYWUu

We look forward to seeing you all bright and early today in Barrow County for the 10th Annual ACCG Civic Affairs Tournament! Thank you to our sponsors and our donors for supporting programs that foster youth leadership and public-service oriented internships. #gacounties