Writer: Staff Reports
Published December 7, 2023
The Newan Times-Herald
ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia have collaborated for more than two decades to provide county officials with supplemental training and educational tools in the Lifelong Learning Academy. With abundant courses from which to choose, every county official has a tailor-made learning experience that allows them to excel in specific areas of expertise.
“The Lifelong Learning Academy is critical to educating county officials about the challenges they may encounter in public service,” said Dave Wills, ACCG Executive Director. “County leaders who prioritize furthering their education are better equipped.
to address those challenges and are assets to their communities. I commend McKenzie for his unwavering dedication to understanding his community.”
The Lifelong Learning Academy was created with input from county commissioners who identified courses based on the issues and decision-making challenges regularly faced by county officials. To ensure the course requirements and curriculum remain relevant and engaging, the ACCG Lifelong Learning Committee – composed of county commissioners and staff from both ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia – meet regularly to review and adjust accordingly. Through this collaborative approach, the Lifelong Learning Academy has been successful in equipping county officials with the necessary skills to meet the needs of their constituents.
“On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we are thrilled that Commissioner McKenzie completed the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy,” Coweta County Chairman John Reidelbach said. “This speaks to Commissioner McKenzie’s commitment to furthering his education to provide the best level of service to our citizens in Coweta County.”
