The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) recently honored county officials for completing requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County.
Habersham County Commissioner Natalie Crawford was honored for successfully completing the requirements for the Intergovernmental Relations specialty track. It’s the fifth advanced certification Crawford has earned through the Lifelong Learning Academy since she was first elected to office in 2012.
Crawford previously completed advanced certifications in Civic Engagement, Economic & Community Development, County Operations & Management, and Leadership.
“The classes have been a valuable resource in helping me bolster my knowledge of county operations and develop strategies to tackle the issues we face,” says Crawford.
Not only has Commissioner Crawford taken courses at the academy, but she’s also helped to design them.
The Lifelong Learning Academy is a leadership development training program that provides county officials with resources to enhance their knowledge in various areas. The classes are administered through the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government in Athens.
