Environment

When Leadership Troup studied the environment recently, they saw all aspects - from the landfill to beautiful West Point Lake's Highland Marina.

In addition to environmental issues, Leadership Troup educates current and future community leaders about youth issues, government, health, and economic development. Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2009-2010. For an application, contact the chamber at 706-884-8671.

New Leadership Program

Leadership Troup, a training program for adults, has announced a second class will be chosen in 2009. The current class is finishing their sessions on youth issues, economic development, and the environment. A second class will be chosen to begin training in September. Nomination forms will be sent out in May. See the outline of the program and more information at http://www.lagrangechamber.com/resources/pdf.

The current class recently visited New Ventures, where Rick Brock of D.B. Green was "blinded" and put to work capping batteries. He'll tell you it wasn't easy.

New Ventures is a local facility to train and place the handicapped in jobs.