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Sponsorship Information

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.

Value to Sponsors

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.

Our Annual Conference is a great way for County officials around the state to gather, network and learn best practices.

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.

2022 Chatham County

Hosted By Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.