Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Leadership Conference

The Legislative Leadership Conference is the staple fall event that prepares the ACCG membership for the upcoming legislative session. Attend this conference to learn more about the issues expected to come before the Georgia General Assembly in 2026 and, most importantly, to attend the Business Session to vote on the 2026 Policy Priorities.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 through Friday, October 10, 2025

Jekyll Island Convention Center
75 N Beachview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA

Attend the Business Session

ACCG Membership to Vote on 2026 Policy Priorities
County officials are encouraged to attend the business session on Thursday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. to vote on the Proposed 2025 Policy Priorities. The business session presents the opportunity for the entire ACCG membership to vote on the issues the association’s policy team will take before the General Assembly and Congress.
If your county appointed a voting delegate, voting credentials can be picked up on Wednesday, October 8, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and on Thursday, October 9, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the registration desk in the lobby.
*Note: If your county does not designate a voting delegate, the voting delegate shall be the chair or sole commissioner or his or her designated member of the governing body (a county commissioner).

Keynote Panel: Next Generation 911 Next Steps: Collaboration Is Key to Successful Implementation

Thursday, October 9
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a critical upgrade to Georgia’s emergency response system, replacing outdated infrastructure with a modern, IP-based network. The state began implementing NG911 with the passage of HB 423 during the 2025 legislative session and appropriations supported by Gov. Kemp and the General Assembly. With more than 80% of 911 calls now coming from mobile devices, NG911 will improve location accuracy, ensure faster routing of calls and data, and support communication methods like text, photo, and video. It will also enhance system resiliency, enable better response during disasters, and improve data sharing with first responders. Most importantly, NG911 ensures Georgia delivers the highest level of public safety services, keeping citizens safe and meeting their expectations for modern emergency response. The success of NG911 depends on strong collaboration across all levels of government, and county engagement and support will be essential to achieving a fully integrated and effective statewide system.

Speakers: Aleisha Rucker-Wright, Georgia Emergency Communications Authority Deputy Executive Director Rep. Clint Crowe, Chairman of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, and Rep. Chuck Martin, Chairman of the House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 911

Informative Hot Topic Sessions

Two hot topic sessions will be offered on Thursday afternoon. Attendees will hear from subject matter experts on two major topics: elections and tax reform. Descriptions of the sessions can be found below.
Session #1: Preparing for Potential Election Policy Changes
Thursday, October 9
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Several election provisions were proposed during the 2025 legislative session. The House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures has been examining these provisions alongside Georgia's current laws, policies, and procedures that govern the administration of the state’s elections. The Study Committee’s evaluation will also encompass the statewide and local elected officials and boards responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Georgia. This session will provide an update on the Committee’s work while reviewing potential election policy changes that may be considered during the 2026 legislative session.
Speaker: Rep. Victor Anderson, Chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee.
Session #2: From Property Tax to Sales Tax: A Shift in Georgia’s Tax Reform Discourse
Thursday, October 9
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Recent legislative sessions have focused on property tax reform, and the upcoming session is likely to shift the discussion towards sales tax – both state and local. With many counties seeking to place a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendum on the 2025 November ballot, there is renewed interest in the subject and best practices are beginning to rise to the top, with interest in additional clarification through statutory changes. The continual discussions around Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and Municipal Option Sales Tax (MOST) will continue, but county commissioners will want to pay close attention to their local sales taxes, especially as the General Assembly explores ideas to cut or eliminate the state income tax.
Speaker: Dante Handel, ACCG Associate Director of Governmental Affairs.