Appalachian Council of Governments

ACOG Releases FY 2020 Work Program - 6.17.19

The Mission Statement of the Appalachian Council of Governments is to assist the local governments of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg Counties, and such other organizations as may be decided by the Board, through providing relevant approaches to local and regional needs in economic development, social planning and development, and public administration. read more

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 6.13.19

Please join the Appalachian Council of Governments and the SC Department on Aging in bringing awareness to our community with a free event to celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event will include vendors - guest speakers - optional health screenings - door prizes - light breakfast & lunch served. Lyman Event Center at Pacific Place 59 Groce Road, Lyman, SC 29365 Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:00 am to 1:30 pm read more

ACOG 2018 Annual Report - 3.01.19

The 2018 ACOG Annual Report has been released. read more

Respite Care: Who, What, When, and Where - 2.28.19

Do you provide care for a loved one that is over 60 or suffering from a dementia related disease? Do you find yourself not taking time for your own personal needs? Do you find that you are not taking care of your own health due to making sure your loved one gets the medical care they need? Are you spending more time during a day taking care of your loved ones needs than your own? Do you feel as if you are neglecting yourself and family by caring for someone else? If so, then you may be eligible for a grant that may allow you some respite time to take care of yourself. read more