Leadership Georgia

For 10 years, LG PLAY has been inspiring the next generation of Georgia leaders and this year’s program was one of the most highly attended yet. 🎪✨

From the high-energy fun of A Night at the Gym to the STEAM-focused creativity of Innovation Under the Big Top, children of Leadership Georgia alumni spent the weekend exploring, learning, collaborating, and building connections that reflect the very heart of the Leadership Georgia experience.

What makes LG PLAY so special is that it’s about more than activities and entertainment. It’s about investing in future leaders, fostering friendships across the state, and creating experiences that connect generations through curiosity, service, and community.

As Program Chairs Susannah and Tripp Maddux shared, “the weekend served as a powerful reminder of why Leadership Georgia continues to matter: building and strengthening a network of dedicated Georgians while creating space for the next generation to shine.”

Thank you to our incredible alumni families, partners, volunteers, and program chairs who helped make this milestone year so meaningful. The future of Georgia is bright. 💙❤️💛💚

The Leadership Georgia Class of 2026 spent time in Athens exploring how innovation, service, and community leadership intersect to shape Georgia’s future.

From conversations on healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service to thought-provoking discussions around the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, the Athens program challenged participants to think boldly about the role leaders play in strengthening communities.

A particularly meaningful experience took place at esp Athens where the class witnessed the power of belonging, purpose, and service-driven leadership in action.

Throughout the weekend, one theme continued to rise to the surface: impactful leadership requires both courage and innovation, and the best leaders leave communities stronger than they found them.