Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), recently presented Henry County officials with certificates for completing requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2019 ACCG Annual Conference held at the Savannah Convention Center earlier this month. Henry County Chair June Wood and Henry County District II Commissioner Dee Clemmons were honored for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy.

  Both Wood and Clemmons completed 66 credit hours of rigorous coursework to receive the Certified County Commissioner designation. Clemmons expressed her appreciation for the experience and plans to continue classes to earn advanced certification.

  “As a lifelong learner and proponent of education, I appreciate the opportunity to learn the best practices in serving the citizens of Henry County,” said Clemmons. “I look forward to continuing my education with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the ACCG in working towards Advanced Certification, in order to best represent my constituents and support policies and initiatives that are in the best interest of the county.”

  Wood also highlighted the importance of learning best practices and setting priorities in order to move the county in a positive direction.

  “I actively engaged and took away a great deal of information and best practices while participating in the academy. The knowledge I gained will help me in continuing my efforts to work conscientiously to identify priorities and help set goals to move Henry County in a positive direction,” said Wood.