Thomasville officials receive management certification
When: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Where: The Biscuit Company, 219 Oak St.
The 2024 Thomasville Antiques Show will feature high-end antiques and fine art exhibitors who travel from all over the United States to display their treasures. The show’s mission is to raise funds for non-profit organizations that directly benefit children’s programs in Thomasville and has raised more than $3.2 million over its 35-year history.
Admission: General admission $25. Noon box lunch, $15. Other events will be held.
For more information, go to: https://thomasvilleantiquesshow.com/.
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THOMASVILLE — Sheryl Sealy and Chris White, assistant city managers for the city of Thomasville, recently graduated from the Certified Public Managers Program through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. They received certification along with more than 125 government leaders from across Georgia.
Graduates of the Institute of Government’s Certified Public Manager Program completed their final hours and were recognized at the Certified Public Manager Conference on the UGA campus in Athens.
“Our Certified Public Manager graduates are interacting with Georgia residents as well as the future leaders of our local government and state agencies,” Carl Vinson Institute of Government Leadership Development Unit Manager Walt McBride said in a news release. “We are honored to serve them through this course to enable them to grow as managers, create space for innovation and problem-solving, and encourage them for their long-term positive impact on the state.”
UGA’s Certified Public Manager program, with 300 hours of curriculum, helps state and local government managers enhance their skills through in-class learning, independent study and a capstone project that addresses an issue affecting their individual agencies. Courses explore how self-awareness impacts leadership and collaboration, effective ways to establish a collaborative work culture and proven methods to improve performance and engagement. In addition to completing class readings and assignments, candidates of the program were required to conceive and execute service-learning projects to benefit their communities. Participants earn nationally recognized certification.
“The diligent completion of this program by Sheryl and Chris further exemplifies their commitment to our organization and will provide them with additional leadership skills that benefit our community,” Thomasville City Manager Alan Carson said.
To learn more about the city of Thomasville, visit thomasville.org.
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