A new class of local professionals has been announced for Leadership Chattooga 2026, a community leadership program focused on strengthening the county by connecting participants with local resources, key issues, and one another.

Organizers say the program is designed to help participants learn more about the community, build relationships across Chattooga County, and develop practical leadership skills they can apply in their workplaces and throughout the community. The goal is to create long-term impact through stronger communication, teamwork, and influence.

Leadership Chattooga 2026 Participants

• William Barley (Mount Vernon Mills)

• Jason Burrage (Chattooga Sheriff’s Office)

• Anna Durham (Chattooga High School)

• Anna Elrod (Summerville Housing Authority)

• Haley Goodson (Goodson Fencing)

• Matt Harris (Northwest Georgia JDA)

• Scott Lewis (Atrium Health EMS)

• Candice Mickler (Family Resource Agency of North GA)

• Deseri Murphy (Murphy Chiropractic)

• Courtney Simpson (GP Federal Credit Union)

• Trey Skelton (City of Summerville Fire Department)

• Davia Weatherill (Paradise Garden)

• Adam Wilson (City of Summerville Recreation Dept)