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Aviation Services Design-Build-Operate Drinking Water Facilities and Geotechnical Engineering Information Management Program Management Wastewater Water Resources If you aren’t on a policy committee, find the one that most interests you and join it. ® PRESIDENT continued from page 5 involvement in these special meetings could result in dramatic improvements back home, as within these committee meetings, as in other committee meetings, we not only explore relevant and timely concerns, we network with other counties to learn what is working, or not working, in other jurisdictions, with regard to challenges most counties face. One of my primary priorities as president is getting more members involved in the policy process and the standing committees. Later in the year, counties’ success at the capitol during the legislative session could depend on progress made, and decisions pursued, by counties during the deliberations of these committees. ACCG has a very capable policy staff, but they need your ongoing involvement and assistance. You will be apprised of current topics relevant to managing growth, transportation, the environment, juvenile and elder citizens’ concerns, criminal justice and the adequacy of local health care and related human services. It is my belief, and that of many of my colleagues, that ACCG’s strength and continued success depends on the membership’s involvement in the policy process. If you aren’t on a policy committee, find the one that most interests you and join it. A stronger 2009 County Platform will result if everybody’s voice is heard. Talk to your leaders within ACCG – your president, your officers, your representative on the Board of Managers, as well as to the ACCG staff. All are easily accessible via e-mail, listed on the ACCG Web site (www.accg.org) or via a telephone call to ACCG headquarters (404-522-5022). ■ 5 A www.cdm.com Atlanta, Georgia 404 720-1400 ® 4 Searching for Bargains? The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Surplus Property Program redistributes state and federal surplus property for the state of Georgia. This property is available for a fraction of its value to all state and local governments and to eligible non-profit organizations. E-mail surplusproperty@doas.ga.gov or visit us on the Web at surplusproperty.doas.ga.gov. Atlanta Distribution Center 2072 North Bibb Drive Tucker, GA 30084-6233 770-414-6468 Valdosta, Georgia 229 259-9501 Stretch your budget dollars with Surplus Property! Americus Distribution Center 810 South Georgia Tech Parkway Americus, GA 31709-8100 229-931-2407 Swainsboro Distribution Center 713 Kite Road Swainsboro, GA 30401-5739 478-289-2623 McDONOUGH BOLYARD PECK SERVICES Program Management Project Management Dispute Resolu on CPM Scheduling Cost Es ma ng Construc bility Review Commissioning Training www.mbpce.com | 404-869-6301 6 GEORGIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT http://www.cdm.com http://www.surplusproperty.doas.ga.gov http://www.mbpce.com http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - June 2008 Contents President’s Message County Matters Laurens, Treutlen and Wheeler Counties Work Together to Leverage Economic Development 2008 Hurricane Season Forecast to be Active GDEcD: Georgia Is Bolstering International Marketing Efforts U.S. Communities Announces Auto Parts Service Contract Energy Innovation Center Opens in Warner Robins Coweta County Uses Innovative Road Construction Techniques Counties & The Law: An Analysis of Ten Commandments Displays in Georgia Courthouses Georgia’s Grand Old Courthouses: Talbot County Extension News: Youth Summit Teaches Civic Engagement Research Corner: Train Me! NACo News: NACo Seeks Obesity Prevention Programs County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - June 2008

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