Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Clerk and Procure- ment Manager, Jawahn Ware, was recognized at a graduation ceremony held on May 26, 2022, for completion of The Carl Vinson Institute at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Certified Pub- lic Managers (CPM) Program. Ware was among 100 graduates recognized at the ceremony.

Leaders who represent public organizations from all over Georgia and surround areas com- pleted this rigorous study of management science with a focus on leadership in the public sec- tor, maintaining high ethical standards, leading through innovation, and serving the public inter- est. Ware served as her cohort speaker and by receiving her CPM designation, she joins the growing ranks of Certified Public Managers nationwide as she continues to serve Dougherty County.

“Becoming a certified Public Manager will enable me to better serve our community,” said Ware. “I was honored to represent not only Dougherty County, but Southwest Georgia.”

Graduates from the program also have the ability to become members of the American Acad- emy of Certified Public Managers, which affords the opportunity for continued professional de- velopment and training.