Macon-Bibb County

SUMMARY

The Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) was developed by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) to address the need for
increased civic involvement and awareness among the state’s youth and engage them to become the next generation of civic leaders. The program is dedicated to educating young citizens about the importance of being actively conscious of their local government environment and the opportunities available in the public sector. GCAPS provides civic education by exposing youth to the role that local government plays and by introducing them to the leaders who make local governments work. GCAPS is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn first-hand the roles and services that Macon-Bibb County government provides. Throughout the course of the program year, GCAPS participants will take part in team building exercises, attend a board of commissioners meeting, tour county facilities, visit the State Capitol and interact with local and state elected officials. Students will be asked to choose a class project to benefit Macon-Bibb County. GCAPS is fully supported by the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Student Participants (Who is Eligible?):
  • Students must be in the 10^th, 11^th or 12^th
    grade as of August 2026
  • All students who either live in Macon-Bibb County or attend school in
    Macon-Bibb County will be eligible to participate

• Time Commitment:
  • Program consists of 10 sessions from September 2026 through April 2027
  • Monthly meetings, which will be held after school with two excused
    absences from school for full day events.
  • Please review the meeting schedule to ensure you will be able to attend
    all meetings.
  • You must provide your own transportation to the Macon City Hall for
    sessions.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, by 5:00pm!

Complete the online application form at the bottom of this page, or
download and print a copy to fill out. Completed printable applications can
be emailed to Dr. Henry C. Ficklin (hficklin@maconbibb.us)

Macon-Bibb County 2026-2027 GCAPS Proposed Schedule

Time 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Topics are subject to change

Meetings held at the Government Center unless otherwise noted

9/11/2026 GCAPS Application Deadline
9/24/2026 Orientation, Program Overview, Intro to Government, Beautification,
Finance, Engineering, Attorney Office, Facilities, OSBA, (Time: 3:30 p.m. –
6:30 p.m. with dinner after presentations)

10/22/2026 Macon Bibb Board of Elections**
10/22/2026 Macon Bibb Board of Elections**
11/12/2026 Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance**
12/10/2026 Planning and Public Spaces**
12/12/2026 Mayor’s Sneaker Ball Scholarship**
01/28/2027 Central Records and Sheriff Office**
02/22-23/2027 Georgia General Assembly (TBA)*
03/24/2027 Robins AFB Logistics Center (All Day)**
04/23/2027 Lake Tobesofkee Cookout**
05/07/2027 GCAPS Graduation & Reception**

* Visit to State Capitol – TBA as date may alter *

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