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

Ready to start your morning with the Local Lens newsletter? Tune into this week's issue and read about what's happening throughout our #gacounties! ow.ly/uuA250ZYGHk Send us an email at [email protected] for the chance to have your county featured!

The Georgia Funders' Forum is hosting a day-long workshop in @MaconBibbCounty on Thursday, Oct. 29 for managers of state and federal financing programs. Learn more about the opportunities available through this workshop at ow.ly/P6Qg50ZYyKZ.

🔔Today is the last day to submit your application for the Department of Natural Resources Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act (GOSP) grant! Visit the DNR website for more information about eligibility and the application process. ow.ly/LkFK50ZYvSc

Stay connected and informed on legislative news with the October Capitol Connection newsletter! Read about the 2027 ACCG Policy Priorities, the new State Election Board vote check-in rule, and the 2027 @NACoCounties Legislative Conference. ow.ly/yvPF50ZY4ur

Tift County Fire/Rescue has been approved of grant funding for new equipment! Read about how this investment will help first responders provide the best service with updated equipment. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/mAtE50ZY4ij

Join @CISAgov in celebrating #CybersecurityAwarenssMonth! Build your own campaign for your organization and promote vigilance for cybersecurity by accessing the monthly toolkit through the organization's website. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/kk9j50ZXj1v

Georgia Power is supporting Floyd County's Emergency Management Agency drone program! Read about how this advancement will support search and rescue operations, storm assessments, and public safety efforts. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/ggmh50ZXekh

The ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation 10th Annual Golf Tournament is just a week away! All proceeds will support programs that foster youth leadership, public service-oriented internships and increased understanding of Georgia county government. Learn more at golf.civicaffairs.org/

In today's news, read about how a transmission complex for Hyundai Transys will expand operations and create over 300 new jobs for Georgia residents. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/eBv950ZWVlj

The nomination period is now open for the 2027 Georgia County Excellence Awards! Recognize your county this award season for the innovative and cost-effective approaches to solving local issues with local programs and initiatives. Learn more at ow.ly/MsPw50ZWTN5

Did you attend the #2026LLC in @accgov? If not, we've got you covered! Check out this week's issue of the Local Lens newsletter and discover which Top Three 2027 Policy Priorities were decided on for the next Legislative Session. Read all about it at ow.ly/lkH850ZWy50.