About Us
Welcome from the Executive Director
Thank you for visiting the website of the Appalachian Council of Governments. Fundamentally, our purpose is to improve the lives of the people of the SC Appalachian region. While that purpose has many facets, including strengthening local governments, enhancing infrastructure, training workers, providing services to the elderly, supporting economic development, and bringing key players together for the betterment of the region, it all comes back to that same fundamental purpose.
If you have an interest in our region, we want to be a resource to you. As you browse our site, I hope you will find the information or specific contact person to best meet your needs. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at info@scacog.org or to call our general number at (864) 242-9733 and we will direct you to the best person to provide the resources you are seeking. You can also feel free to contact me directly at pelissier@scacog.org .
Steve Pelissier
Executive Director
About Our Organization
The Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) is a voluntary organization of local governments in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties of Upstate South Carolina. The organization began in 1965 as the Appalachian Advisory Commission, a 12-member board created to advise the Governor on the use of Appalachian Regional Commission funds.
Authorized by referendum, the Council of Governments system emerged in 1971. A 44-member Board of Directors sets policy for the Council of Governments. Two-thirds of the members are local elected officials, including state legislators, county council members, and mayors or city council members. County councils appoint the remaining citizen and minority members. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management, running the day-to day operations, and delegating specific responsibilities to department directors and staff.
In the years since 1971, the ACOG has evolved into a multifaceted service organization for local governments, providing public administration, planning, information systems and technology, grants, workforce development, and services for the elderly population. The ACOG works in close collaboration with our community partners towards building a competitive economy and promoting healthy, livable communities that preserve our residents’ quality of life.
Funding for ACOG’s programs and services comes from a variety of sources, including grants from federal and state agencies as well as dues from member local governments. Major federal funding sources include the Appalachian Regional Commission, Economic Development Administration, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Older Americans Act. In 2020, approximately 75% of ACOG revenue came from federal sources, allowing us to provide many services at no charge. We encourage all community partners in our region to utilize this funding.
Who We Serve
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Anderson |
Blacksburg |
Fountain Inn |
Salem |
Central |
Campobello |
Directions
We are conveniently located off Interstate 385 and Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, SC.
If using your car's GPS system, enter the following coordinates:
Latitude: 34.858961
Longitude: -82.360768
or, use our street address: 30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
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