City of Sandy Springs Opens Applications for Citizens' Leadership Academy

The City of Sandy Springs today opened applications for the 2025-’26 Citizens’ Leadership Academy. Applications will close on June 30. The multi-week program, designed to empower and educate residents and businesses within the community, offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum tailored to foster an informed and active citizenry. Applications are available at SandySpringsGa.gov/sandy-springs-leadership-academy.

Courses will take place at Sandy Springs City Hall and other municipal facilities, including the new Sandy Springs Police Headquarters and Municipal Court Complex. Class size is capped at 30 participants and a $35 fee is due upon confirmation of attendance. In its third year, the Sandy Springs Citizens’ Leadership Academy (SSCLA) will offer a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that will provide participants with an opportunity to meet with the Mayor, City Council, and City staff and learn more about local government, civic responsibility, and community leadership. After the program, participants will have developed a deep understanding of the structure, functions, and responsibilities of their local government, providing the tools and knowledge needed to actively engage and take on leadership roles within their Sandy Springs.  

The SSCLA will include eleven classes ranging from City Management and Recreation and Parks to Emergency Management and Signature Events. It will conclude with graduation at a City Council meeting in the spring.