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Wednesday October 8th
Thursday October 9th

    Registration / Conference Information Center

    Voting Credential Pick up

    Breakfast

    LLA Certificate Recipient Photos

    Opening General Session

    Join us for the conference opening, which will feature a warm welcome from ACCG President Clinton Johnson and Glynn County Chair Walter Rafolski. Following the welcome, conference attendees will hear the keynote panel discussion on NextGen 911. More information on the panel is below.

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

    Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a critical upgrade to Georgia’s emergency response system, replacing outdated infrastructure with a modern, IP-based network.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.

    Invited speakers include Aleisha Rucker-Wright (Georgia Emergency Communications Authority) and Rep. Clint Crowe (confirmed).

     

    Policy Issues Update

    Hear directly from the ACCG Governmental Affairs team as they provide an overview of the proposed 2026 ACCG Policy Priorities.

     

     

    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch while celebrating your county peers for their accomplishments in the Lifelong Learning Academy.

     

     

    Business Session

    Report of Policy Council and Adoption of 2025 Legislative Priorities

    LLA Certificate Recipient Photos

    Hot Topic Session - Preparing for Potential Election Policy Changes

    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.

    Rep. Victor Anderson, chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Blue Ribbon Study Committee has been invited to speak.

    GA Association of County Managers/Administrators Meeting

    Hot Topic Session - From Property Tax to Sales Tax: A Shift in Georgia’s Tax Reform Discourse

    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

    Lifelong Learning Committee Meeting

    Dinner On Your Own

Friday October 10th

    Conference Information Center

    Breakfast

    Lifelong Learning Academy Classes

    (Lunch times to be announced in class)

    • CORE: PROPERTY APPRAISAL & TAXATION (Day 2 of 2)
    • CORE: COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW
    • CORE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • CORE: HUMAN RESOURCES
    • Specialty: Managing Growth (ECD)
    • Specialty: Collaborative Leadership (LD)
    • Specialty: Parks, Recreation, and Active Living (QL/SI)
    • Specialty: Debt Financing (RF)
     

     

    Lunch

Color Key

  ACCG Program Board Meetings

  Admin/Manager Session

  Attorneys Seminar

  Board of Managers Meeting

  Breaks

  Business Session

  Buyers Mart

  Clerks Education

  Clerks Section Meeting

  Continuing Education

  Lifelong Learning Academy: Core

  Lifelong Learning Academy: Specialty

  Meals

  Opening Session

  Reception

  Registration

  Unclassified

  Wellness Event