Clay-Quitman Leadership

Clay-Quitman Leadership

In 2005, Clay and Quitman Counties jointly formed Clay-Quitman Leadership. This was the first regional leadership class in the State of Georgia. Sponsored in part by The University of Georgia, Fanning Institute through the Georgia Rural Development Council's Community Leadership Initiative.

The process begins with a steering committee made up of community leaders, previous graduates and sponsors. The steering committee puts together a comprehensive training program with guidance from The Fanning Institute. The Leadership Class is for adults 18 years of age and older. If approved, the third year, the Leadership Class will be focused on our Youth.

Clay and Quitman County are honored to have two graduating classes. These graduates are our current and future leaders in our communities and a leadership bank for various organizations, boards, authorities and government roles.

The 2008-2009 school year will feature Leadership classes to the Clay County Middle School eighth graders.We look forward to an exciting new class and the opportunities and challenges we will explore!

In 2009-2010 the adult leadership class will continue.

2007 Graduating Class

Rosie Alexander
Lindy Bryan
Sheriee Bryan
Laverne Chaffin
Rosa Davis
Mitchell Ellis
Patty Ellis
Kim Johnson
Brittany Jones
Bill Koch
Leah Merkison
Roselle Moody
Margie Murphy
Shirley Rushing
Eleanore Saccente
Tina Sheeler
Lola Spann
Agnes Williams

2006 Graduating Class

Ruby Knauls - Fort Gaines
Carney Misulia - Lumpkin
Teresa Smith - Fort Gaines
Bennie Ward - Fort Gaines
Pam Ward - Fort Gaines
Solon Warren - Georgetown
Bevelyn Laseter - Fort Gaines
Adria Williams - Fort Gaines
Samuel Johnson - Fort Gaines
Sylvia Dowding - Fort Gaines
Beverlyn Grant - Georgetown
Tonya Killingsworth - Fort Gaines
Charles Bellflower - Georgetown
Ralph Estes - Fort Gaines
Rachel Estes - Fort Gaines