2026 Annual Meeting Report

Reflecting on a Year of Statewide Service

April 26, 2026 · The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa · Savannah, GA — held in conjunction with the ACCG Annual Conference.

$41,886

Total Revenue

FY 2025–26

$21,162

Sponsorship Revenue

Largest revenue line

Counties Represented

Statewide reach

$65,000

Proposed 2026 Budget

55% YoY growth target

Elected 2026–2028

Board of Directors

Confirmed by member vote during the April 26 business meeting in Savannah. Four elected officers plus the Executive Director steward GABCO's mission across Georgia's Black county leadership. Two officer seats remain open for the 2026–2028 term.

President

Marvin Arrington Jr.

Fulton County

Vice President

Toyia Tucker

Columbus

Treasurer

DeMont Davis

Clayton County

Sergeant-at-Arms

Brendalyn Bailey

Macon-Bibb County

Executive Director

Erica-Antoinette Slaton

GABCO

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Secretary

Vacant — open seat

2026–2028 term

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Parliamentarian

Vacant — open seat

2026–2028 term

Looking Ahead

2026 Programming Roadmap

A year of convenings, civic engagement, and statewide collaboration — built to strengthen Georgia's Black county leadership.

Membership Drive

Expanding individual + government participation across Georgia counties.

Private Dinner Series

Invitation-only networking among county leadership statewide.

GABCO Day at the Capitol

Direct civic engagement under the Gold Dome on policy priorities.

Lunch & Learn Series

Reparations Harm Report, AI, Public Safety, Budget, Ethics.

Healthcare Leadership Forum

County-level health equity convening with statewide stakeholders.

Transportation Forum

Infrastructure, mobility, and regional connectivity priorities.

Youth Pipeline Initiatives

Building the next generation of Black civic leadership in Georgia.

President's Reception

Annual recognition of leadership, partners, and statewide impact.

Treasurer's Report

Financial Transparency

Reporting Period: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 · As presented by Treasurer DeMont Davis at the Annual Meeting.

Revenue

Individual Membership Dues$7,339.25

Government Memberships$10,387.06

Sponsorship Revenue$21,162.97

Event Registration$1,200.00

Contributions / Donations$1,346.02

Other Revenue$451.43

Total Revenue$41,886.73

Expenses

Program / Operational$13,364.57

Annual Meeting$12,576.34

Professional Services$10,537.80

Administrative$5,140.00

Marketing & Communications$3,200.00

Travel / Meetings$1,690.64

Supplies & Materials$1,565.20

Technology / Platform$125.50

Total Expenses$48,200.05

Year-end position: Net deficit of $6,313.32, driven by frontloaded annual meeting investment and tax catch-up filings (2022–2024). The proposed 2026 budget of $65,000 reflects a 55% revenue growth target supported by expanded sponsorship pipeline and the 501(c)(3) registration pending with the IRS.

Full Document

2026 Annual Meeting Report

The complete 21-page report — agenda, officer reports, financial summary, proposed budget, slate of officers, and 2026 programming plan.

Download Full Report (PDF · 13.5 MB · 21 pages) Open in New Tab

Acknowledgments & Annual Meeting Honor

Nominating Committee

Chester Ellis, Chair · Chatham County
Tisa Smart Washington · Tax Commissioner, Rockdale County
Keith Gammage · Solicitor General, Fulton County

Annual Meeting Participants

Chatham County Honor Guard · Sheriff Richard Coleman
LePairea Harper · Savannah State University soloist
Zaylen Gates · SSU SGA President
Held with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)

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