The Georgia Association of Black County Officials (GABCO) is a network of elected and appointed Black officials across Georgia’s 159 counties. Our mission is to advance equity, economic opportunity, and leadership development for Black communities through advocacy, training, innovation and collaborative governance.
1. Access to Influential Decision-Makers
Reach 200+ Black elected county officials statewide: commissioners, sheriffs, tax commissioners, clerks, and more.
Direct relationships with leaders influencing purchasing, procurement, and community programs.
2. Brand Visibility & Recognition
Logo placement on GABCO’s website, signage, conference materials, newsletters, and digital platforms.
Speaking opportunities and vendor booths at annual meetings and training summits.
3. Targeted Community Engagement
Opportunity to co-host community impact events (e.g., health fairs, youth leadership summits).
Partnership in addressing key issues like infrastructure, broadband access, economic development, and public safety.
4. Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Invitation-only mixers, luncheons, and roundtables with county officials and state leaders.
Custom introductions and one-on-one meetings based on sponsor goals.
5. Corporate Social Responsibility Alignment
Strengthen your commitments to serving underserved communities.
Public recognition as a partner in civic advancement and economic empowerment.
6. Policy & Legislative Insights
Stay informed on policy trends affecting Georgia’s counties.
Shape conversations on key issues through sponsor-supported policy forums and workshops.
We have two meetings per year. The mid year meeting held in Savannah, Ga in April of each year, during the annual ACCG training conference.
The second meeting is our annual meeting which typically rotates from county to county.
If you or your county would like to host our annual meetings, please email us at GABCOMembership@gmail.com.
2017 Cobb County
Hosted By Commissioner Lisa N. Cupid
2018 Fulton County
Hosted By Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.
2019 Bibb County
Hosted By Commissioner Al Tillman
2020 Held Virtually Via Zoom
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2021 Chatham County
Hosted By Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.
Hosted By Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.