Georgia Mayors Leadership Academy
Don't Miss this Leadship Opportunity
The Mayors Leadership Academy will be held August 26-28, 2026, at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens. The online application portal closed at 4:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026. Candidates will be notified whether or not they were selected for the 2026 class no later than May 20.
If you have any questions, please contact Skye van Zwieten by email or by phone at (678) 686-6228.

Read Aloud Microcredential
The KSU "Impactful Read Alouds in Early Literacy" microcredential is a free, short-course developed by Kennesaw State University in partnership with the Atlanta Speech School and Learn4Life to strengthen early literacy skills in Georgia. Designed for teachers, parents, and volunteers, it provides tools for effective, engaging read-aloud experiences.
MRC America 250 Guide
Download our guide to help your Mayor's Reading Club celebrate America's 250th birthday . The guide offers event planning worksheets, sample agendas for different types of programs, and a recommended book list.
Read Aloud Book List
Download this recommended list of sure fire read aloud books provided by the Georgia Public Library System to support your reading events with young people.