ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf of county officials and their communities by providing public policy and legislative advocacy, leadership development, civic and community engagement initiatives, insurance and retirement programs that specialize in local government needs and other cost-saving programs. Formed in 1914 when county officials came together to help fund the state’s first highway department, ACCG today serves as a catalyst for advancing Georgia’s counties. As ACCG First Vice President, Chairman Nash will serve as a member of ACCG’s Executive Committee and work with the other officers and ACCG Executive Director Ross King to lead the association and guide policies. She is also charged as the Board liaison to the association’s membership services programs, including insurance, retirement, technical assistance and preferred partnerships. In addition, she will chair the ACCG Policy Council, which helps to guide the association’s advocacy efforts before the Georgia General Assembly and Congress.
“It is an honor to serve on the board of managers during this exciting time in ACCG’s history,” said Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash. “I look forward to working with my fellow officers President Kevin Little (Walton County Chairman), Second Vice President Tommy Lyon (Elbert County Chairman), and Third Vice President Allen Poole (Haralson County Chairman) to advance Georgia’s counties as ACCG enters its second century of service.” Chairman Nash was first elected to serve as Gwinnett County Chairman in a special election in March 2011 and ran unopposed in the 2012 primary and general elections. She has extensive experience in local government issues, having worked in Gwinnett County government for more than 25 years, as well as serving as president of a consulting firm specializing in governmental public strategy and management. She was first named to the ACCG Board of Managers in 2012 as an At-Large Representative.
“The ACCG Board of Managers is comprised of individuals with a passion for public service. They show a willingness to serve not only as a leader in their own community but also as a leader among their peers by serving their association,” said ACCG Executive Director Ross King. “Chairman Nash is a recognized leader in our state and will provide a strong and respected voice on behalf of counties on legislative issues this year.” Other county leaders that will serve on the 2014-2015 Board of Managers include:
OFFICERS
ACCGPresident: Kevin Little, Walton County Chairman
ACCG First Vice President: Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Chairman
ACCG Second Vice President: Tommy Lyon, Elbert County Chairman
ACCG Third Vice President: Allen Poole, Haralson County Chairman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ross King, ACCG Executive Director
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
1ST District Representative Steve Taylor, Bartow County Sole Commissioner
2nd District Representative Edwin Nix, White County Commissioner
3rd District Representative Joan Garner, Fulton County Commissioner
4th District Representative Sandi Allen, Heard County Commissioner
5TH District Representative Billy Pittard, Oglethorpe County Chairman
6TH District Representative Janie Reid, Putnam County Commissioner
7th District Representative Ron Cross, Columbia County Chairman
8TH District Representative Harry Lange, Harris County Chairman
9TH District Representative James “Boot” Thomas, Wayne County Chairman
10TH District Representative Lamar Hudgins, Dougherty County Commissioner
11TH District Representative Melissa Hughes, Tift County Commissioner
12th District Representative Helen Stone, Chatham County Commissioner
CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
Bruce Huff, Columbus-Muscogee County Councilor
AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES
· David Austin, Paulding County Chairman
· Johnny Davis, Jefferson County Commissioner
· Kathie Gannon, DeKalb County Commissioner
· Terrell Hudson, Dooly County Chairman
· Jimmy Kitchens, Coffee County Chairman
PAST PRESIDENTS
· Mike Berg, Dawson County Chairman (also ACCG Immediate Past President)
· Billy Croker, Polk County Commissioner
· Melvin Davis, Oconee County Chairman
· James Ham, Monroe County Commissioner
· Benjamin Hayward, Mitchell County Chairman
· Tom McMichael, Houston County Commissioner
· O.D. Netter, Ben Hill County Commissioner
· Lamar Paris, Union County Sole Commissioner
· Clinton Perry, Taylor County Chairman
SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS
Georgia Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund:
Frederick Favors, McDuffie County Commissioner
Group Health Benefits Program:
Mike Mulcare, Douglas County Commissioner
Interlocal Risk Management Agency:
Charles Newton, McDuffie County Chairman
Defined Contribution Fund Board of Trustees:
Rick Muggridge, Lee County Chairman Pension Fund Board of Trustees: L.B. ‘Buzz’ Ahrens, Cherokee County Chairman
SECTION REPRESENTATIVES
Bill NeSmith, Sumter/Dooly County Attorney
Joey Brown, Liberty County Manager
Barbara Sanders, DeKalb County Clerk
