The Class of 2025 is now in session!

ABOUT

Leadership Macon is a year-long program that introduces rising community leaders to the successes and challenges in Macon’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Participants explore issues, engage with business, political and community leaders, and develop relationships that benefit both themselves and the broader community. The 11 month program begins in January with an exploration of personality and leadership styles, followed by an overnight retreat. Monthly sessions follow covering topics like housing, education, healthcare, economic development, diversity, tourism, local government, and more.

Each class offers experiential learning, providing a platform for community decision-makers to present and engage with the class, diving into the complexities of each topic and viewpoint. Participants have the opportunity to ask candid, often challenging questions not typically possible in more formal settings. Leadership Macon brings together exceptional individuals and grants access to key organizations and leaders. Open exchanges of ideas are central to the program, which aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, connections, and enthusiasm for active, effective community leadership.

BACKGROUND

In 1979, through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Charles Jay and Bob Hatcher brought 25 local leaders from diverse areas and backgrounds in Middle Georgia to form the first Leadership Macon class. Formally organized as an association in 1984, Leadership Macon boasts over 1,500 alumni with a new class of leaders graduating every year for more than 40 years.

Leadership Macon Class of 2025

Leadership Macon Advisory Board