Each week ACCG shares photos highlighting activities from counties
around the state and the ACCG team at work. Email your photos to bbrown@accg.org.
Forsyth County Pays Tribune to Working Canines at New Dog Park
Forsyth County recently unveiled a new monument with an engraged plaque at the Coal Mountain Dog Park to recognize canines that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and with first responders. Funding for the monument was allocated out of a portion of funds for the Veteran's Memorial located in downtown Cumming which came from SPLOST VIII funds. The monument was designed by Susan Morris.
Floyd County School Resources Officers Recognize Students
School resource officers in Floyd County recently awarded four high school seniors with achievement awards in honor of their character and example to others. The students received plaques along with special cords to be worn at graduation. This is the first year the officers have presented the awards, but the intention is to grow the recognition into an annual scholarship program.
Upson County Adds New Equipment
for Use on Waterways
Upson County Emergency Management Services recently purchased an AquaEye. Using ultrasound and artificial intelligence technologies, the AquaEye decides which echos match the echos from a human body and indicates the location of a missing person on the screen. First responders received training on the use of this new device at a local pool.
Lee County Employees Recognized for Leadership
Lee County Chief Building Official and Interim Director of Planning Joey Davenport recently was selected President of the Building Officials Association of Georgia. Davenport has been with the county since 1998 and oversees staff within two departments. He is recognized by his peers as a source of knowledge on building codes in Georgia.
Lee County Code Enforcement Officer Jim Wright was recently recognized by the Georgia Water Coalition for his work to clean the Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creeks of Lee County and make them accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors. He also organizes the county's Rivers Alive and Great American Cleanup events, helps keep stormwater reports current and supports Boy Scout and Eagle Scout projects along the county's waterways.
Tell Us What's Happening in Your County!
ACCG wants to share positive news about events and projects from your county with your peers from across the state. Photos and story ideas submitted to ACCG for Georgia's Local Lens or the Georgia County Spotlight may be used in this e-newsletter or on ACCG's website or social media. Photos and other information used are provided courtesy of our county constituents and ACCG staff. For questions or information, please contact Beth Brown at bbrown@accg.org.
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