ATLANTA, GA. (December 2, 2021) – ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Floyd County Commissioner Larry Maxey with a certificate for successfully completing the requirements for the County Operations and Management specialty track in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Maxey was honored during the ACCG County Reconnect Conference at the Savannah Convention Center in Chatham County.

ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia have collaborated for more than two decades to provide county officials with supplemental training and educational tools in the Lifelong Learning Academy. With abundant courses to choose from, every county official has a tailor-made learning experience that allows them to excel in specific areas of expertise.

“County officials are faced with many challenges and ever-evolving circumstances under which they must govern Georgia’s local communities,” said Dave Wills, ACCG’s Executive Director. “The Lifelong Learning Academy was created to help them navigate those challenges. I commend county leaders such as Larry Maxey who take full advantage of educational opportunities to further their knowledge on how to better serve their communities.”

The Lifelong Learning Academy was created with input from county commissioners who identified courses based on the issues and decision-making challenges regularly faced by county officials. To ensure the course requirements and curriculum remain relevant and engaging, the ACCG Lifelong Learning Committee – comprised of county commissioners and staff from both ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia – meet regularly to review and adjust accordingly. Through this collaborative approach, the Lifelong Learning Academy has been successful in equipping county officials with the necessary skills to meet the needs of their constituents.

Chair of the Floyd County Commission, Wright Bagby stated “It is a pleasure to work with Larry Maxey, and the main reason is that he never quits learning about County Government. His efforts to stay on top of issues and to keep our Commission informed about his areas of responsibility are invaluable in making Floyd County great.”

Commissioner Maxey stated “I am happy to be the first to complete this achievement, and to know that the entire commission is dedicated to continuing this education. I appreciate ACCG for offering this training so that we may better improve our service to the community.”

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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. For more information, please visit accg.org.