The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s Counties) awarded county officials with certificates for completing ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy requirements. 

Dougherty County District 1 Commissioner Edward Newsome, Jr. was honored for completing the County Operations and Management specialty track requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy.

Dougherty County District 6 Commissioner Anthony Jones was honored for completing the Citizen Engagement specialty track requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy.

“The Lifelong Learning Academy is critical to educating county officials about the challenges they may encounter in public service,” said Dave Wills, ACCG Executive Director. “County leaders who prioritize furthering their education are better equipped to address those challenges and are assets to their communities.

Recipients received their achievement certificates during the 2023 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Glynn County.