ACCA leadership to visit Goat Hill this week
Members of the ACCA Board of Directors will travel to Montgomery this week for the Board’s annual mid-legislative session meeting, held each year to coincide with the height of legislative activity. The gathering provides Board members the opportunity to conduct regular Association business while also receiving the latest updates on legislation impacting Alabama counties. While in town, Board members will travel to the Statehouse to meet with legislators to discuss current issues and concerns for Alabama counties and to advocate for final passage of the County Family’s remaining 2026 priorities.
Baldwin County to host Regional Meeting for Administrators this Friday
The fifth of this year’s seven Regional Meetings of the Association of County Administrators of Alabama will take place this Friday. Hosted by Baldwin County, the meeting will bring together Administrative Staff from nearby counties to discuss emerging issues in county administration before concluding with a networking lunch. Meeting participation is free, but individuals who wish to participate are asked to R.S.V.P. through the online community.
Counties invited to learn more about, apply for cybersecurity grants
The Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) is now accepting applications for participation in the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, a federally-funded initiative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to help governmental entities address cybersecurity risks and threats. A total of $6.27 million in grant funding has been made available for Alabama local government projects, and as the state-administering authority of these funds, OIT will provide local entities with no-cost support in assessing local needs and procuring necessary equipment and services. OIT will host a webinar this Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. central time to explain the ins and outs of the program and to answer any questions. County leaders can register for the webinar here — or go ahead and apply for a grant here.