Dr. Scott Andrews

Selected to prestigious Leadership Institute on Race, Equity and Inclusion. The goal of this program is for the elite pool of thought leaders and City Managers to better engage citizens to solve community problems, a collaboration with the Kettering Foundation, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and the National Civic League, is building and strengthening its ability to engage with a public that often feels sidelined or reluctant to get involved and to recognize and… Show more

Selected to prestigious Leadership Institute on Race, Equity and Inclusion. The goal of this program is for the elite pool of thought leaders and City Managers to better engage citizens to solve community problems, a collaboration with the Kettering Foundation, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and the National Civic League, is building and strengthening its ability to engage with a public that often feels sidelined or reluctant to get involved and to recognize and address issues of race, equity, and inclusion. Key to the work of the institute is shared learning and the development of innovative professional practices. Show less

Each year, a small group of no more than 35 senior local government managers meet to study the leadership lessons of Gettysburg. This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an exploration of personal leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the lessons of history.

The leadership lessons of the battle of Gettysburg, the leadership styles of those in command as well as those on the battlefield, and the aftermath or disaster recovery of the town of Gettysburg after the battle of… Show more

Each year, a small group of no more than 35 senior local government managers meet to study the leadership lessons of Gettysburg. This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an exploration of personal leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the lessons of history.

The leadership lessons of the battle of Gettysburg, the leadership styles of those in command as well as those on the battlefield, and the aftermath or disaster recovery of the town of Gettysburg after the battle of 1863 form the core of this site specific leadership institute offered in conjunction with the Gettysburg Foundation. Show less

ICMA credentialing program

Selected to Leadership ICMA Class of 2020. Leadership ICMA is a competitive, intensive two-year ICMA University program designed to cultivate key competencies needed for successful leadership at all levels of local government management. The program’s capstone projects require participants to demonstrate their competence in the concepts presented throughout the Leadership ICMA program

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Member Services Consultant Sherri Bailey formally presented the award to city leaders during a city council meeting Monday, Feb. 21. Bailey said GMA, in partnership with Gwinnett County-based magazine Georgia Trend, created the Visionary City Awards three years ago to recognize and highlight initiatives and projects of cities that “have inspired civility and created communities of positive change across Georgia.”

The city of Covington was one of… Show more

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Member Services Consultant Sherri Bailey formally presented the award to city leaders during a city council meeting Monday, Feb. 21. Bailey said GMA, in partnership with Gwinnett County-based magazine Georgia Trend, created the Visionary City Awards three years ago to recognize and highlight initiatives and projects of cities that “have inspired civility and created communities of positive change across Georgia.”

The city of Covington was one of nine total municipalities to earn the award. Bailey said Covington was selected in part because of City Manager Scott Andrew’s creation of a “Community Engagement” initiative that helped unify residents.

Recognizing the immense growth in Covington, City Manager Scott Andrews prioritized creating a ‘Community Engagement’ initiative to help bring residents together, increase participation in local government and enhance the community,” Bailey said. “This ongoing initiative has seen success through groups and programs such as police review boards; a sustainability committee; a spiritual leaders' task force called ‘Spirit of Covington;’ a diversity task force called ‘Stronger Together;’ a public art initiative called ‘PAINT;’ and a youth council.

“While some of these groups are still planning their work, measurable achievements from this initiative have been seen by others, such as the PAINT program where residents added to the aesthetic vibrancy of the community by painting five fire hydrants and electrical boxes,” she continued. “Other groups, such as the ‘Spirit of Covington’ consists of faith leaders working together to plan an upcoming community event and concert called ‘A Night of Hope.’ The goal is to bring the town together for an evening of celebration and unity, with the hope that this event can serve as a platform for addressing homelessness and poverty.”

Full article can be found here ⬇️

https://www.covnews.com/news/covington-receives-georgia-trend-gma-visionary-city-award/
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