Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to […]
Our Georgia Civics Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) Class of 2022 officially graduated on Thursday, May 19. Eighteen students went through GCAPS this school year where they were able to learn about local government agencies and explore different sites throughout our County. The students were celebrated at the Robert Train Building where they received their […]
Our Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) got the opportunity to take a trip to the Macon Water Authority (MWA) Frank C. Amerson Water Treatment Plant to see first-hand how our community gets our water. The students on the trip were given an exclusive tour around the 3,000-acre plant. They learned everything about how […]
Students in our Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) group were given the opportunity to go up to Atlanta to tour the State Capitol. They were able to meet important state leaders and learn about how decisions are made at a state level. “This helped me learn a lot about how the government works. […]
The Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a special trip to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and its Forensics department to learn more about how our law enforcement officers keep us safe. The high school students took a tour of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), then made their way over to forensics to […]
Our student leader cohort got a behind the scenes look at the Macon-Bibb Fire Department! The GCAPS (Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students) group visited fire headquarters and historic station #2 as part of their November class. The group, which comprises students from all over the County, learns about a different facet of our Government […]
High schools in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a tour of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), as well as two airport industries. GCAPS is a statewide program though the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) that local governments can participate in to encourage the youth to enter into public service. […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to conduct […]
Macon-Bibb County is accepting applications until September 7, 2018 for its next Youth Commission, a year-long program for students to learn more about their local consolidated government, as well as how it interacts with state and federal governments. This year’s Youth Commission will meet from September 2018 through May 2019, and is open to 10 th -12 th grade students in […]
Macon-Bibb County students got a visit from Secretary of State Brian Kemp this afternoon, Friday, February 16, 2018. High school students who are part of the Secretary of State Student Ambassadors program and the Macon-Bibb County GCAPS Youth Commission gained experience in Georgia civics, voting, and community leadership from one of Georgia’s high ranking officials. […]
