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Deadline for registration for Summer session of this training is April 19th. This course will cover supervisory and management topics including leadership, communication, budgeting, employee selection and development, employee evaluation, motivation, team building, accountability, customer service, ethics, and strategic planning. read more

In Anderson County, U.S. 29 provides an important connection to 85 and the City of Anderson. As growth continues, the Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and the Anderson Clemson Area Transportation Study, have turned to exploring mobility options to better serve the community and traveling public. The study will include substantial public engagement aimed at measuring the current conditions and potential solutions to improve safety and mobility. For more information go to www.us29study.com to find out about the project and take a survey that helps shape the future of US 29 in Anderson County. read more

Spring applications for RIA state grants for the Basic, Economic and Planning programs must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Go to https://ria.sc.gov/grants/ for more information about eligibility and program requirements. read more

Each local government is responsible for arranging 3-hours of continuing education training each year for their staff, planning, zoning, and architectural review officials. In addition, all new board members and staff members must take six hours of orientation training within one year of their appointment or hire date. The Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) offers continuing education and orientation classes during the year. For more information on registering for upcoming classes go to the Training link on our website or contract Jennifer Vissage (vissage@scacog.org). read more

The Appalachian Regional Commission and SC Dept of Commerce will be accepting applications for projects in the spring of 2023. ARC Applications requests are due November 22, 2022 and full applications will be due February 1, 2023 (By Invitation Only). SC Dept. of Commerce applications requests are due Mid March 2023 and full applications due in Mid April. Contact the Grants Department for more information and assistance with preparing requests. read more

ACOG will be helping with the implementation of the SC Brownfields Environmental Site Testing (BEST) program to fund environmental assessments of brownfield sites across the state of South Carolina. Approximately $164,000 will be available in the Appalachian Region to fund assessments through September 2024. ACOG will help coordinate identification of sites to be considered. The Catawba Regional Council of Governments will act as the administrator of the assessment program. They will procure an Environmental Consultant that will conduct assessments selected for funding under the BEST program. For more information contact Jill Francisco at 864.241.4625 or jfrancisco@scacog.org read more

Please join the Appalachian Council of Governments Ombudsman Program in bringing awareness to our community with a free event to celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! Gaffney Senior Center 499 W. Rutledge Ave. Gaffney, SC 29341 Wednesday, June 15th 10:00 am read more

ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region’s Middle and High School Students read more