2026 Legislative Leadership Conference

Registration for the 2026 Legislative Leadership Conference (LLC) is now open. This year's conference will take place October 7-9 at The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. The key purpose of LLC is to help determine the association’s 2027 Policy Priorities, which will guide its focus for the upcoming legislative session. Attend the conference to ensure your county's concerns are considered when voting on these priorities. Additionally, take advantage of the opportunity to explore, in greater depth, topics that affect your county through various conference educational opportunities. A tentative agenda can be accessed here.

A glimpse of the major sessions taking place during LLC is available below. Visit the dedicated conference website for more information. 

Attend the Business Session to Approve the 2027 Policy Priorities 

Business Session 
Thursday, Oct. 8 
1:00 p.m.

Ensuring that all counties' voices are heard is a priority of ACCG. The association encourages every county to appoint a voting delegate before attending the LLC. Voting delegates will cast the final vote on behalf of their county for the 2027 Policy Priorities, which will guide the Association’s advocacy efforts before the General Assembly. The business session will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1:00 p.m. Counties are encouraged to appoint their voting delegate by the deadline to avoid handling it onsite at the conference. 

*Note: Information for the voting delegate appointment process will be sent in a separate email to county chairs.

Keynote Panel - Insights from the House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding, and Budgeting

Thursday, Oct. 8 
9:30 a.m. 

Join the Chair and members of the House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding, and Budgeting for an update on the Committee's ongoing work and key policy issues under review. Topics will likely include property tax reform, local government revenue caps, counties' authority to collect franchise fees, tax abatements, and reducing unneeded mandates and regulations on local governments. The Committee's recommendations are expected to shape legislation next session that could have significant implications for county revenues, budgeting, and long-term financial planning. 

Confirmed panelists: Rep. Chas Cannon, Committee Chair; Rep. Victor Anderson, and Rep. Yasmin Neal. Moderated by ACCG Deputy Director Clint Mueller.

Choose Enterprise Rental for Travel Needs 

Don’t forget about the Georgia county government discount with Enterprise Rent-A-Car when considering your travel needs for the conference. The discount also includes rentals made through National. Enterprise is the preferred provider of rental vehicle services for ACCG. Click here for more information. 

CONTRACT POINTS

County Officials and employees have access to the State of Georgia contract: Discounted daily, weekly and monthly rental rates, Comprehensive Collision Waiver when traveling for business purposes, No additional driver fees, No underage drivers’ fees, and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Variety of vehicles available, including passenger vans, cargo vans, and trucks.

Please contact ACCG if you have any changes in registrations, including changes to your selected Lifelong Learning Academy classes.