The Georgia Mayors Leadership Academy is an innovative, immersive leadership development program designed to help Georgia’s mayors strengthen their leadership capacity and drive meaningful change in their communities.
Offered through the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a partnership between the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, this three-day experience provides mayors with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to lead effectively.
Program Highlights
- Interactive Leadership Training – Sessions feature experienced local and national leaders.
- Key Leadership Skills – Focus on building relationships, advancing community engagement, responding to crises, and leading transformation.
- Hands-On Learning – Mayors refine their roles as convenors, collaborators, consensus builders, and advocates.
- Peer Networking – Fosters meaningful connections with fellow mayors to share insights and best practices.
Next Cohort
The next Georgia Mayors Leadership Academy cohort is expected in 2026.