From start to finish, the Young Gamechangers brought a fresh prospective to Dublin by engaging the entire community. From our leaders and business owners to organizations and residents, the process was inclusive and enlightening. A little more than a year later, Dublin has begun to implement each of the Big Ideas presented by the Young Gamechangers. We recently completed a comprehensive plan for a bike trail and river walk, activated a Young Professionals group, continued researching retail recruitment, and launched discussions sparked by the Gamechangers’ willingness to look at old issues with new eyes and open minds. They challenged us, refreshed us, and encouraged us to tackle issues and, in the end, further united a community known for its unity.
GeorgiaForward exists to unite our state and empower leaders to build vibrant, economically prosperous communities throughout Georgia. Its programs seek to improve the state of Georgia by empowering collaborative problem-solving, fostering civic engagement, and developing future leaders through innovative programs and strategic partnerships that help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Young Gamechangers
GeorgiaForward’s Young Gamechangers is a unique and proven leadership action program that gathers 45 of Georgia’s brightest young minds to develop creative and viable recommendations for one community. The 2026 class will be focused on the City of Hinesville & Liberty County.
Last year's YG class presented their final recommendations to the Athens-Clarke County community on November 6th. Take a look at the culmination of their thoughtful and dedicated work by watching their public presentation and reviewing their written final report. We look forward to the exciting recommendations that this year's Young Gamechangers will present to Liberty County on October 30th.
America 250
Download our guides to celebrate America’s 250th through your local Youth Council or Mayors Reading Club!
America 250 Resources
