South GeorgiaLEADS opens recruitment for the 2022-2023 cohort of its 21-county leadership development initiative.  Dedicated to investing in the communities of South Georgia and strengthening the leadership capacity of the region, South GeorgiaLEADS (SGL) seeks participants from diverse perspectives and backgrounds who share a common vision of improving the economic vitality of the region.

Supported by strong corporate sponsors, South GeorgiaLEADS links business and civic leaders, educators, non-profit professionals, elected and public officials, and other interested participants to the region’s economic development agenda and efforts.  Facilitated by faculty from the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, the program ties the challenges and opportunities that are unique to South Georgia with leadership training giving program participants greater insight on the skills needed to engage on issues and find meaningful solutions.

South GeorgiaLEADS Chair Barbara Grogan shares her enthusiasm for this year’s program. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited and encouraged to launch the 6^th cohort of South GeorgiaLEADS.  Having seen phenomenal success through the years, South GeorgiaLEADS now has over 160 alumni, and the numbers continue to grow each year.  There are many strong leaders and determined citizens in Southwest Georgia, and they are leading the way through programming, advocacy, and representation of the region with SGL.  I am honored to continue serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and anticipate only more positive, beneficial networks, resources and services to grow and expand with our next cohort of leaders.”

As the largest regional leadership program in the State, South Georgia continues to raise the bar for leadership, economic development, and civic engagement for existing leaders.  SGL is an eight-month leadership experience for leaders throughout South Georgia designed to facilitate awareness of issues that are essential to the future success of the region by giving participants the necessary skills and training needed to effectively lead South Georgia in the 21^st Century economy.