ACCA Convention nearly 2 months away
Are you registered to participate in ACCA’s August 18-20 Convention in Orange Beach? County Family members can register for this year’s event by turning to the “98th Convention” tab of the ACCA online community. While on the online community, county leaders can also find a complete schedule of events for Convention week, as well as book discounted overnight accommodations at designated overflow hotel locations. Members of the County Family are encouraged to square away their plans to participate today and to contact the ACCA Events/Education Team with any questions or necessary assistance.
Safety, loss prevention training taking place this week in Cullman County
This Wednesday, June 17, the ACCA Insurance Funds’ Safety Incentive Discount Program will offer its third and final round of safety and loss prevention training this month — and this insurance year — for Safety Coordinators and Public Officials/Administrative Staff and Supervisors. These trainings will take place in Cullman County, and as always, pre-registration is required for participation. To register, simply click on the link above most relevant to your role in county government. For questions or assistance, please feel free to reach out to the County Risk Services Member Services Team.
June webinar for Administrators to be pre-recorded, distributed Wednesday
With the 2026 legislative sessions now behind us, it’s officially time to pick back up on our monthly webinars for County Administrators. The June webinar will cover key topics related to this year’s county commission organizational meetings, liability insurance deductibles, election administration reimbursement and retiree bonus opportunities — but this month’s webinar will be pre-recorded and distributed via email rather than conducted live. Administrators and associated staff are encouraged to monitor their email this Wednesday, June 17, around 10:30 a.m., at which time this month’s pre-recorded webinar will be delivered to inboxes.
Counties invited to participate in “Light to Unite” Week
Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging county governments to take part in “Light to Unite” Week, set for July 1-8, 2026, as part of the national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Counties are invited to showcase their patriotism by illuminating courthouses and other public buildings in red, white and blue and by displaying the American flag. Led by the National Flag Foundation, the nationwide initiative calls on local governments, businesses, organizations and residents to join together in this visible show of unity and celebration. To learn more about “Light to Unite,” click here.
ACCA offices closed Friday
The ACCA offices will be closed this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The ACCA offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 22.