LEADERSHIP   EDUCATION   AWARENESS   DEVELOPMENT

The mission of L.E.A.D. Athens is to develop effective leaders committed to building a vibrant community.  The vision of L.E.A.D. Athens is to become the premier program inspiring leaders to exceed both their individual and collective potential.

 Through Leadership, Education, Awareness and Development, participants are heavily immersed in community issues including but not limited to economic development, health and human services, education and local and state government.  Teambuilding, problem solving and decision making are also part of the program which yields a class of leaders ready to LEAD Athens.

Founded in 1982, Leadership/L.E.A.D. Athens has a rich history and has yielded over 700 alumni from all cross-sections of the community,

Applications for consideration for the 2011 class are due at the Chamber by April 22. Contact information: Chamber Liaison, Lorraine Edwards, lorraine@lorrainecommunications.com. 706-549-6800 or 706-540-9101.