CLASS

Leadership Sandy Springs is a "class" program where groups of business leaders, owners and civic volunteers collectively work towards the greater good and advancement of the City and Community of Sandy Springs.

On Thursday, May 14, 2009 Leadership Sandy Springs celebrated the graduation of its 22nd class. The graduating class includes 29 members who work in the Sandy Springs area, servicing the corporate world, local government and non-profit community. The commencement ceremony and dinner was held at 5 Seasons Brewing Company, The Prado, 5600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. State Representative Joe Wilkinson delivered the commencement address, offering his perspective on leadership. Wilkinson currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives and is a former executive of the Coca-Cola Company and a retiree of the United States Naval Reserve.

“Leadership Sandy Springs is simply remarkable,” Representative Wilkinson said. “It is a great organization and continues to get better every year.”

LSS develops community leaders by bringing together a group of individuals from throughout Sandy Springs representing various sectors of the community each year. The nine-month program presents information on all aspects of the Sandy Springs community from local and state government to education to civic and cultural issues. Each year the class completes service projects to benefit Sandy Springs.

LSS Alumni have been tapped to serve on many city of Sandy Springs and Fulton County task forces, advisory committees and policy making boards. They fill significant positions with the city of Sandy Springs and serve as directors on non-profit boards in the community.