Dougherty County Commissioner Russell Gray has been named the 2024-2025 Health and Human Services Policy Committee Vice-Chair for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). Newly installed ACCG President and Toombs County Chairman David Sikes made the appointment. As a Vice Chair of an ACCG policy committee, Commissioner Gray will serve on ACCG’s Policy Council.

“The work done by the policy committees forms the foundation of our association’s lobbying efforts said David Sikes, ACCG President, and Toombs County Chairman, in his confirmation letter to Commissioner Gray, “It is critical for these committees to have strong leadership, which I am confident you will provide. The work of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee is of utmost importance, and I am certain you will find this experience both informative and extremely rewarding.

Gray selection was based on staff recommendations, active association participation, and demonstrated leadership.

“I am humbled and honored to serve in this capacity,” said Russell Gray, Dougherty County District Four Commissioner, “Thank you President Sikes and the ACCG Government Affairs team for your consideration. I look forward to helping shape policies that make a positive impact in our counties and in the lives of all Georgians.”

The Health and Human Services Committee examines health and human service delivery and financing issues. This includes indigent health care, medically underserved areas, public health, mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, hospital authorities, emergency medical services, and housing.

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, go to www.accg.org.