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Shaw selected to lead ACCG policy committee
Long Co. commissioner will focus on revenue, finance as second vice chairman
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Long County Commissioner Wallace Shaw - photo by Photo provided.

What is the ACCG?

 Formed in 1914 with 19 charter county members, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia serves as the consensus building, training and legislative organization for all 159 county governments in the state.

ACCG objectives

• To ensure that the legal basis of counties is such that public services may be provided in a cost effective manner.

• To ensure that an adequate revenue base for counties is established and defended against special interests.

• To provide county government officials the opportunity to exchange ideas and experience and obtain expert advice.

• To provide Congress and the state legislature with information necessary for the development of sound legislation.

Source: www.accg.org

President Melvin Davis of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia recently appointed Long County Commissioner Wallace Shaw as the 2011-12 second vice chairman of the Revenue and Finance Policy Committee.
   
“I was really surprised and shocked when I was asked to serve in the position. I am very humbled by the appointment,” Shaw said.

The ACCG provides legislative advocacy and public policy development to Georgia counties. 

Local governmental issues are brought to the table by commissioners, and then the association uses a consensus-based policy committee to help make recommendations on how to address them. 

Policy committees develop positions on key issues, which become a part of the county platform. 

Members attending the ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference vote on the county platform in October of each year.

The county platform is used as a guide on behalf of the counties during the legislative session.

The Revenue and Finance Committee considers policies regarding local taxpayers to ensure that revenue and budget decisions approved by the state do not negatively affect county finances.

Some of the issues that the committee looks at include local sales and use taxes, property taxes and user fees.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as the second vice chairman of the committee and to work on legislative issues that have a direct impact on our community,” Shaw said.

ACCG Executive Director Ross King talked about Shaw’s new duties.

“Policy committee leads serve an essential function by leading their peers in the discussion of critical issues facing Georgia counties,” King said. “These committees provide a forum for learning more about key policy issues, and our chairs and vice chairs are responsible for helping to lead the discussion and develop consensus.”

“I also believe that by being able to serve on this committee, it will help put Long County a little more in the light throughout the state,” Shaw said.

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Interstate lane closures, detours set
Traffic shift in effect for 20 days near Savannah Airport
GaDOT

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.  

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org. 

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