#ELGLInspire at University of Georgia

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RSVP for the #ELGLInspire event at the University of Georgia!

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Monday, November 18, 2019

Noon – 3:30 p.m.

University of Georgia, Georgia Center Rooms K/L, Athens, GA 30602

1197 South Lumpkin Street

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This event hosted in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association and the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs!

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Event Agenda

Noon:

• Arrive and get lunch
• Welcome:
  • Kirsten Wyatt, ELGL
  • Blaine Williams, Athens-Clarke County
  • Eric Zeemering, University of Georgia

12:15:

• Quick Fire Presentations
  • Short, lively presentations from local government practitioners about city and county work.
    • John Hudgison, Building Inspections – Columbus
    • Chris Floore, Communications – Macon-Bibb
    • Cheri Matthews, Community & Economic Development – Henry County
    • Chief Freddie Broome, Fire – South Fulton
    • Deborah Lonon, Housing/Management
    • Julie Walker, Library – Georgia Libraries
    • Jestin Johnson, Operations – Atlanta
    • Robby Newton, Parks & Recreation – Johns Creek
    • Lieutenant Twann Leverette, Police Athens-Clarke County
    • Stan Brown, Public Works – Oakwood

1:15:

• Small Group Conversations
  • Visit with the local government leaders and learn more about their career paths.

2:30:

• What’s Next? Panel
  • Learn from a panel of speakers about finding a local government job, internship, or graduate degree.
    • Mara Shaw, Management – Carl Vinson Institute of Government
    • Ben Kittelson, Associate – Novak Consulting Group
    • Eric Zeemering, Graduate programs – UGA MPA
    • Holger Loewendorf, Analyst, GA Cities

3:30:

• Event close