Regional Leadership Initiative (RLI)
Applications for the 2026-2027 RLI class are open!
Program Cost: $1,500 (scholarships may be available)
Application Deadline: Annually in July
2026-2027 RLI Class Dates
August 20-21, 2026
Opening Retreat
Leading Self and Community:
Integrating Leadership Styles with Regional Thinking
Americus-Sumter County
September 17, 2026
Session #2
Leading Together:
Advancing Education & Workforce Solutions Through Collaboration
Ashburn-Turner County
October 15, 2026
Session #3
Leading Through Place and Perspective:
Navigating Heritage, Identity & Constructive Dialogue
Albany-Dougherty County
November 19, 2026
Session #4
Leading Economic Resilience:
Building a Diverse Economy & Adaptive Workforce
Blakely-Early County
January 21, 2027
Session #5
Leading Innovation:
Enhancing Community & Regional Health Outcomes and Personal Well-Being
Moultrie-Colquitt County
February 17-18, 2027
Session #6
Leading with Vision:
Shaping South Georgia Through Policy, Strategic Economic Investment, & Intentional Governance
Atlanta-Fulton County
March 18-19, 2027
Graduation Retreat
Leading in Practice:
Leveraging Leadership Skills for Sustainable Regional Impact
Bainbridge-Decatur County
Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)
Applications for the 2026 WLI class are closed.
Program Cost: $1,200 (scholarships may be available)
Application Deadline: Annually in November
2026 WLI Class Dates
January 22-23
Opening Retreat
February 19
Women in Business / Ag
March 12
Nonprofit Management / Board Governance
April 9
Self-Care / Healthcare / Caregiving / Rural Health
May 7
Personal Branding / Second-Half Life / Retirement Planning
June 4-5
Policy & Politics
Empowerment Celebration / Luncheon
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