County staff recommended the Appling County Board of Commissioners renew the county’s liability insurance with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The county manager said the renewal reflects an increase and described planned risk‑management steps.

The manager told the board the renewal would take effect July 1 and that the county’s liability premium had increased by about $60,000 compared with the previous year. The manager said the county would pursue a safety‑discount program that requires attending two classes and could reduce the premium by about $25,000.

The manager said they had reviewed claims and noted storm‑related vehicle claims among the factors affecting the premium. The manager recommended renewing with ACCG because prior shopping attempts had been a large undertaking and ACCG provided comparable rates plus additional services.

Commissioner Palmer moved to renew with ACCG; Commissioner Kennedy seconded. The board called the question and proceeded; the transcript records the motion, the second and the chair’s call for the vote but does not record a roll‑call tally in the provided excerpt.

Staff said they are working with the sheriff’s office and public works on safety plans intended to reduce future premiums.