Thursday April 23rd
8:00am-3:00pm
County Managers/Administrators' Section Meeting
8:30am-3:30pm
CORE: Property Appraisal & Taxation Day 1
8:30am-3:30pm
Budgeting for Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability (RF)
8:30am-3:30pm
Building Your City-County Relationships (IR)
8:30am-3:30pm
Citizen Public Safety Initiatives (PS)
8:30am-3:30pm
County Retirement Programs: What They Mean to Your Employees & to Your Budget (COM)
8:30am-3:30pm
Motivation & Successful Leadership (LD)
8:30am-3:30pm
Public Safety Impacts of At-Risk Individuals & Families (PS)
8:30am-3:30pm
Successfully Negotiating Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) Agreements (IR)
8:30am-3:30pm
GCEI Clerks Session - Meeting Management 102/103
12:00pm-1:00pm
LLA Awards Luncheon
Chatham BallroomLLA Awards Luncheon
A celebration of educational leadership, Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) certificate recipients will be recognized.
1:45pm-3:00pm
Hot Topic Session - Data Centers, Your Community, and You Part 2: Developing County Ordinances
Following the success of the ACCG webinar — Data Centers, Your Community, and You: Equipping Counties with Information & Resources — this session will equip elected officials and county management staff with a clear, actionable framework for developing ordinances that address the rapid growth of data processing centers. Panelists will explore unique land-use, infrastructure, and community-impact considerations associated with these facilities—such as energy demand, noise, water usage, and emergency services planning. Through case examples, peer discussion, and guidance on aligning local rules with state law, commissioners will gain the tools to craft ordinances that protect community interests while supporting responsible economic development.
Panelists: Michael Fouts, Coweta County Administrator; Steve Ledbetter, Spalding County Manager; and Mike Turner, Loudon County (Virginia) Vice Chair and Ashburn District Supervisor.
3:30pm-5:30pm
Buyer’s Mart / Welcome Reception (GACAA Farm House)
Exhibit HallBuyer’s Mart / Welcome Reception (GACAA Farm House)
Friday April 24th
Breakfast Meeting for County Chairwomen (invitation only)
8:30am-10:00am
Opening General Session
Chatham BallroomOpening General Session
Join us for the opening general session, featuring ACCG President Clinton Johnson, conference keynote speaker Stephanie Stuckey, and a lineup of distinguished guest speakers as they kick off the 2026 ACCG Annual Conference.
10:00am-10:45am
Business Meeting
Chatham BallroomBusiness Meeting
The ACCG membership will receive the Report of the Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Board of Managers and an update on the state of the Association from Executive Director Dave Wills. National Association of Counties CEO/Executive Director Matt Chase will also provide an update during a fireside chat with Dave Wills.
10:45am-11:30am
General Session – To Tax (Your Home) or Not: Legislation and Proposals to Eliminate Property Tax on Homesteads
This session will focus on efforts in the General Assembly to eliminate property tax on homesteaded properties, with discussion about the process, timing, means of replacing forfeited revenue from that source of income, and potential and likely impacts to local governments. The panel of speakers will include ACCG staff and other experts whose perspectives will help inform attendees of the intricacies and nuances, as well as the overt consequences that are anticipated.
11:30am-2:30pm
County Buyers Mart & Lunch
Exhibit HallCounty Buyers Mart & Lunch
Look for lunch in the County Buyers Mart, including a showcase of some of Georgia’s best food products in the County Agents’ Farm House.
11:30am-5:00pm
County Attorneys’ Lunch and Section Seminar
Room 110/111County Attorneys’ Lunch and Section Seminar
11:30am-12:00pm
Photographs for LLA Certificate Recipients
2:30pm-3:30pm
Legislative Update
Chatham BallroomLegislative Update
Join ACCG’s Director of Governmental Affairs Todd Edwards for an overview of what bills impacting counties survived the 2026 legislative session. He will also share information on how to get involved in the Association’s policy development process to prepare for the 2027 legislative session.
Saturday April 25th
8:30am-4:00pm
CORE: Property Appraisal & Taxation Day 2
8:30am-4:00pm
Building Sustainable Communities (QL/SI)
8:30am-4:00pm
Identifying Funding for Community Enhancements (QL/SI)
8:30am-4:00pm
Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA’s) and Private Partnerships (RF)
8:30am-4:00pm
Policy Development, Implementation & Evaluation (CE)
8:30am-4:00pm
Understanding & Using Power & Influence Effectively (LD)
8:30am-4:00pm
Working with School Boards, Authorities & Other Partners (IR)
8:30am-4:00pm
GCEI Clerks Session - Continuous Improvement 6hrs, Masters
8:30am-4:00pm
GCEI Clerks Session - Payroll Administration 6hrs., Elective
Hot Topic Session - Embrace the Dialogue, Evolve the Policy, Emerge with Trust: County Social Media Engagement
Counties are increasingly expected to meet their communities where they are—online, vocal, and engaged. This session will help county officials embrace social media as a primary tool for constituent engagement, evolve their social media policies and practices to uphold First Amendment protections, while emerging with trust. Participants will learn how to navigate comment moderation without infringing on protected speech, set expectations for online conduct, and build public information strategies that strengthen transparency and community connection.
Panelists: Ken Jarrad, Esq., Steve Ledbetter, Spalding County Manager; and Valerie Fuller, Clayton County Communications Administrator.
12:00pm-1:30pm
ACCG Board Installation Luncheon
Chatham BallroomACCG Board Installation Luncheon
Celebrate the Association’s new leadership with the installation of the 2026-2027 Officers and Board of Managers. The luncheon will also honor the recipients of this year’s Emory Greene and Jerry R. Griffin leadership awards, Youth Leadership, and County Clerk of the Year awards. County innovation will also be celebrated as the 2026 Georgia County Excellence Awards will be presented.
6:00pm-10:00pm
Back in Time: A Decades Experience
EsplanadeBack in Time: A Decades Experience
Groovy, gnarly, fresh, or totally cool...you choose! Join ACCG for a conference-wide celebration of decades. Starting with the 1970s and ending in the 2000s, travel back in time during this year’s Saturday night event. Attendees are highly encouraged to come dressed in their favorite style from the decade of their choice. Enjoy conference favorites like fresh oysters and indulge in a delicious dinner buffet, all while listening to live music by The Andy Masker Band, who will bring hits from each decade to life. Don’t forget your dancing shoes. We’ll dance the night away along the scenic Savannah Riverfront, making it a night to remember!
Sunday April 26th
9:00am-10:00am
Inspirational Breakfast – An ACCG Salute to Veterans
Join us to honor Georgia county veterans for their sacrifice, commitment, and willingness to serve our nation during this year’s Inspirational Breakfast – A Salute to Veterans. Situated against the serene views of the Savannah Riverfront, the breakfast will feature a live harpist, a moment of silence for those who have passed, and a special recognition of county officials who are former service members. This moment of togetherness will serve as the conclusion of a dynamic conference that has equipped county officials with the insights and tools to embrace, evolve, and emerge from times of inevitable change.
10:00am-10:30am
Conference Adjourns
Safe travels back home! We hope to see you in Savannah/Chatham County for the 2027 ACCG Annual Conference.
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