ACCG Advancing Georgia's Counties

Policy Agenda

As part of ACCG’s policy development process, county officials identify specific, actionable items for the associations lobbyists to further. These items, recommended by the Policy Council and approved by the Board of Managers and the entire ACCG membership, are referred to as the Policy Agenda.

Legislative Toolkit

2020 Legislative Toolkit

The Legislative Toolkit includes the Policy Agenda and a detailed brief on the top legislative priority.

Guiding Priciples

ACCG Guiding Principles

News & Notes

Regulating Short-Term Rentals - State Preemption on the Move

A new version of HB 523 was introduced and passed out of the House Regulated Industries Committee, significantly restricting a local government's ability to regulate short-term rentals.

Weekly Legislative Updates

The Weekly Legislative Update is your source for information related to what's taking place at the Capitol while the legislature is in session. Access the latest issue by clicking "read more".

House "Workforce Housing" Study Committee Issues Final Report

The House Study Committee on Workforce Housing released its final report. Click to learn more about the impact this legislation will have on counties and why ACCG opposes it.

Georgia Secretary of State Secure the Vote/HAVA Grant Opportunities

The Georgia Secretary of State is offering grant opportunities for the purpose of bolstering cyber and physical election systems security and making polling places more accessible.

Adopt Resolution Supporting Local Government Design Standards

ACCG is asking counties to adopt a resolution supporting local government design standards. Currently, home rule and local control are being threatened by two bills set to appear next session.