Carrollton Youth Council


The City of Carrollton Youth Council is a leadership development program for Carrollton High School students in grades 9-12. Students are selected through an extensive application process. Once a student is in the program, they may choose to remain for the duration of their high school career.

Mission: To provide an avenue for Carrollton students to learn about and participate in municipal government and promote public awareness of the strengths and abilities of today’s youth.

Vision: To help develop future community leaders, create awareness of city government among the youth of our city and solicit suggestions to enhance local youth programs.

The City of Carrollton is accepting youth council applications for the 2029 graduating class until August 29. If you are interested in applying for the Carrollton Youth Council, please submit your application at the link below.

Meetings will generally be monthly, on the Wednesday morning following the monthly city council meeting from 8:30am to 11:15pm with possible additional meetings for special projects and miscellaneous events.

For questions or more information on this program, contact Thera Loolen at tloolen@carrollton-ga.gov.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a resident of the city of Carrollton
  • Must maintain 85 GPA or higher
  • Must have at least 95% school attendance 
  • Cannot have Level II or higher discipline referral