Leadership program seeks youth participants

Leadership Sandy Springs is seeking 30 high school students to participate in its 2013 youth leadership program. To be eligible, students must be rising sophomores or juniors who live or go to school in Sandy Springs.

Students will meet at City Hall, in courtrooms, historic homes and river parks to get a close-up look at the government, environment, public safety, economy and social services in the city.

Information: Polly Warren, 404-252-2787; or e-mail YLSSDirector@leadershipsandysprings.org.

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