Decatur Youth Council
About the Decatur Youth Council
The Decatur Youth Council (DYC) is a city-sponsored, community-based leadership program for high school students who live within the City of Decatur and attend public, private, and home-based schools. Members of the DYC will develop into young leaders through structured monthly educational programs and team-building activities.
Meeting Schedule
Held on the first Wednesday each month (except June through August) at 4:00 p.m. at Decatur City Hall.
2023-2024 Youth Council members:
Flora Burdette (Co-chair) | Jake Eagle | Robert Nobles (Co-chair) |
Henry Cayce | Lexi Foster | Laolu Oguneye |
Qaden Daise (Secretary) | Theo Jackson | Riley Pare |
Mclaine Drake | Elia Mathew-Lewis | Greta Tell |
Claire Duvall | Austin Nobles |
Application Process to Join the DYC
Each year in September the City Commission appoints members to the Decatur Youth Council to serve a one-year term. Eligibility includes high-school aged students, regardless of school affiliation, provided they are residents of the City of Decatur. DYC members will be chosen based on academics, community service, leadership attributes, character, essay, and recommendations from adult references. Selected candidates will be called to schedule an interview.
For further information on the Decatur Youth Council, contact Staff Liaison Meredith Roark, Chief of Staff, 404-370-4102 or meredith.roark@decaturga.com