by Rachel Gambill | Jan 27, 2017 | Community News, News
Rushabh (Rush) Patel, a Macon-Bibb County Youth Commissioner and sophomore at Stratford Academy, has been selected to be a board member of the prestigious National League of Cities (NLC) Council on Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Council). Mr. Patel was one of...
by Chris Floore | Oct 6, 2016 | Community News, News
In early October, Macon-Bibb County and Middle Georgia State University hosted the Third Annual Youth Leadership Summit in the University’s Student Life Center. This year’s Summit included a dedicated symposium for Youth Advisors, two days of sessions for youth...
by Chris Floore | Sep 19, 2016 | Community News, News
Each year, Macon-Bibb County selects a group of student leaders to participate in its Youth Commission, a year-long civic leadership program that shows them how their local, consolidated government operates. It also gives them the chance to learn more about the role...
by Chris Floore | Aug 29, 2016 | Community News, News
On August 30, 2016, Macon-Bibb County and local schools will welcome the fifth cohort of the Macon-Bibb County Youth Commission at its Orientation Session on from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Cox Capitol Theatre (382 Second Street). Thirty sophomores, juniors, and...
by Chris Floore | Aug 1, 2016 | Community News, News
Macon-Bibb County is accepting applications until August 12 for its fourth Youth Commission, a year-long program for students to learn more about their local consolidated government, as well as how it interacts with state and federal government. This year’s Youth...