Wednesday October 8th
- CORE: COUNTY GOVERNMENT FINANCE - Room 4
- CORE: ETHICS - Room 9
- CORE: PROPERTY APPRAISAL & TAXATION (Day 1 of 2) - Room 11
- CORE: PUBLIC SAFETY & PUBLIC HEALTH - Room 5
- Specialty: Civic Engagement (CE) - Room 7
- Specialty: County Retirement Programs (COM) - Room 10
- Specialty: Crisis Management (IR) - Room 8
- Specialty: Disaster & Emergency Preparedness: Commission Roles & Responsibilities (PS) - Room 1/2/3
7:00am-5:00pm
Registration / Conference Information Center
Conference Center LobbyRegistration / Conference Information Center
7:00am-5:00pm
Voting Credential Pick up
Registration Desk - Conference Center LobbyVoting Credential Pick up
8:30am-3:30pm
Lifelong Learning Academy Classes
5:00pm-6:30pm
Opening Reception
Ben Porter SalonOpening Reception
Sponsored by Charter Communications
Thursday October 9th
7:30am-5:00pm
Registration / Conference Information Center
Conference Center LobbyRegistration / Conference Information Center
8:15am-12:00pm
Voting Credential Pick up
Registration Desk - Conference Center LobbyVoting Credential Pick up
9:30am-10:15am
Opening General Session
Ballroom BOpening 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Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a critical upgrade to Georgia’s emergency response system, replacing outdated infrastructure with a modern, IP-based network.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.
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.
Moderator: Douglas Reineke, ACCG Governmental Affairs Contractor
10:30am-11:45am
Policy Issues Update
Ballroom BPolicy Issues Update
Hear directly from the ACCG Governmental Affairs team as they provide an overview of the proposed 2026 ACCG Policy Priorities.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
Ballroom A/CLunch
Enjoy lunch while celebrating your county peers for their accomplishments in the Lifelong Learning Academy and hearing remarks from guest speaker, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
1:00pm-1:45pm
Business Session
Ballroom BBusiness Session
• Report of Policy Council and Adoption of 2026 Policy Priorities
• Adoption of 2026 Top Policy Priorities
2:00pm-2:45pm
Hot Topic Session - Preparing for Potential Election Policy Changes
Several election provisions were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, which are now being considered by the Blue Ribbon House Study Committee on Election Procedures. This session will offer the perspective of county election supervisors on the potential budgetary impacts of these proposed changes.
Speakers: Nancy Boren, Columbus-Muscogee Elections and Voter Registration Director; Chris Channell, Director of Glynn County Elections and Registration; and Carlos Nelson, Ware County Election Supervisor. Moderator: Kaylon Day, ACCG Governmental Affairs Associate.
3:00pm-3:45pm
Hot Topic Session - A Tax Reform Storm is Brewing in Georgia; Are you Prepared?
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: Clint Mueller, ACCG Deputy Director
3:15pm-4:15pm
GA Association of County Managers/Administrators Meeting
Friday October 10th
- CORE: COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW, Room 7
- CORE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Room 5
- CORE: HUMAN RESOURCES, Room 4
- CORE: PROPERTY APPRAISAL & TAXATION (Day 2 of 2), Room 11
- Specialty: Collaborative Leadership (LD), Room 8
- Specialty: Debt Financing (RF), Room 10
- Specialty: Managing Growth (ECD), Room 1/2/3
- Specialty: Parks, Recreation, and Active Living (QL/SI), Room 9
8:30am-3:30pm
Lifelong Learning Academy Classes
(Lunch times to be announced in class)
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
