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Stephens County board approves amendments to employee 401(a) retirement plan

After discussing whether to raise the county's contributions to employee retirement and health plans to help retain staff, commissioners voted to amend the county's 401(a) retirement plan.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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At the Stephens County Board of Commissioners' January 2026 annual retreat, the board discussed increasing the county's contribution to employee 401k and health insurance benefits as a way to retain employees. The discussion was listed on the retreat agenda and recorded in the retreat minutes and packet, but no vote was taken.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda 01/23/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/10/2026Board Of Commissioners Minutes 01/23/2026

The matter returned to the board on June 23, 2026, when commissioners voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, the county's retirement plan. Commissioner Simmons made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Wright, with no discussion recorded before the vote.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 06/23/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/23/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/14/2026

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Amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan

Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 06/23/2026Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan

Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/23/2026Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
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Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan

Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Wright Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/14/2026Adoption of amendments to the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Wright Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous
Discussed
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Employee benefits: increasing county 401k and health insurance contribution

Employee Benefits — Discussion of increasing county contribution to 401k and health insurance for employee retention.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/10/2026Employee Benefits — Discussion of increasing county contribution to 401k and health insurance for employee retention.
Discussed
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Increasing county contribution to employee 401k and health insurance

Discussion of increasing county contribution to 401k and health insurance for employee retention.

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/23/2026Discussion of increasing county contribution to 401k and health insurance for employee retention.
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Employee benefits

Human Resources i. Employee Benefits

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda 01/23/2026Human Resources i. Employee Benefits

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