Macon students invited to get inside look at government

The deadline is approaching for Macon high school students to apply to a program that gives a close-up view of how government operates.

Applications are being accepted until Aug. 4 for the Macon-Bibb County Youth Commission. The program is open to any students who will be in the 10th-12th grade for the upcoming school year, according to a news release.

The youth commission is part of the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students, also known as GCAPS.

The Youth Commission meets various officials and in the past has taken trips to cities such as Atlanta and Savannah. Some members of the most recent Macon-Bibb Youth Commission were able to visit Japan as part of an exchange program.

“Students in the Youth Commission get to see how government works, what’s changing through consolidation, and how they can be involved with and improve the community now and in the future,” the release said. “Throughout the course of the year, students take part in team-building exercises, attend commission meetings, tour county facilities, visit the State Capitol and U.S. White House, and interact with local and state leaders.”

To apply to the Youth Commission, visit www.maconbibb.us/youthcommissionapplication.

This story was originally published July 26, 2017 at 11:21 AM with the headline "Macon students invited to get inside look at government."