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Congratulations to Clayton County Government Chairwoman Anderson-Henry for completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy! Read about the importance of Lifelong Learning and how it will help her…
Work continues to move forward on the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Treatment Plant, and we’re excited to share a look at the progress taking shape on-site. This project has…
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) recently awarded Henry County officials with certificates for completing requirements in the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented…
🏡 Forest Park is making BIG moves when it comes to housing, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news… 🎉 We have been selected to participate in the 2026…
The capital budget makes up $409 million of Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s proposed $2.6 billion budget and maintains existing infrastructure like buildings, parks, and roads, and pays for new ones.…
Did you know Coweta County maintains 1,011 miles of roads? That includes 959.61 paved miles and 51.55 unpaved miles. To put that into perspective, that’s about the same distance as…
Equipment is now accessible through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services Surplus Property Program. They provide details on eligibility, allowing counties to secure essential equipment. This initiative aims to save…
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry, in regional collaboration and with support from DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry Counties and the City of Atlanta, secured a…
Don't miss out on early registration for the NACo Legislative Conference! Click the link to visit the website and learn more!Registration is now open for NACo's 2026 Legislative Conference, with…
Today, I had the privilege of presenting my proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Board of Commissioners and to our community. This year’s proposal reflects a $66 million…
Don't forget to check out the 2026 Legislative Toolkit! Prepare for next year's legislative session by staying updated on the Top Three Policy Priorities and learn how you can effectively…
Sing the Dream. Live the Vision. Join us on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for the City of Columbus’ Official MLK “Dream Lives” Celebration. We are coming together as ONE community…
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