State Rep. Victor Anderson (District 10) received a 2025 Legislative Service Award from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), recognizing his efforts to support local governments during this year’s legislative session.
The award was presented during July’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session. Anderson was honored for sponsoring key legislation, including HB 155 to reform annexation arbitration, HB 137 to raise public works bidding thresholds, and HB 244 to strengthen local government audit compliance. He also introduced HR 885 to establish a House Study Committee on Election Procedures, a measure tied to his leadership as chair of the House Governmental Affairs Committee.
Accepting the award, Anderson reflected on his time in local government and expressed gratitude for the recognition. “As a former county commissioner, it means a lot, because I understand the work that ACCG does,” he said. “It’s an honor.”
Anderson also pointed to local accomplishments, including legislation granting redevelopment powers to the City of Demorest—“another tool in their toolbelt for economic development,” he said.
He described HB 137 as especially meaningful. Initially vetoed by the governor last year in favor of a broader proposal, the bill passed during this year’s session. “It increases flexibility for our local governments—cities, counties, school systems—that sort of thing from a purchasing standpoint to avoid costs from having to go through unnecessary procedures,” Anderson explained.
