Courtney Harcourt, Main Street Newnan Courtney grew up in Columbus, Georgia. After graduating from Harris County High School, she earned a BA in History from Georgia Southern and a Master’s Degree from Georgia State University (MHP in Historic Preservation). While still in school, Courtney worked for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation as an Intern in the Development Department. The internship led to a part-time position as special event staffer in the evenings, while she continued working as an intern during regular business hours. While earning her Master’s Degree, Courtney focused on Historic Preservation and City Planning, and the Director of Development for the Georgia Trust suggested that she look into a career as a Main Street Manager. After completing her studies, Courtney was told of five positions in Downtown Development, including the position as Newnan Main Street Manager. She accepted the job three years ago. Although she has worked in Newnan for three years, Courtney believes Leadership Coweta will give her a much better understanding of the community. “I expect to learn a great deal about our community and to develop a better understanding of the vision of the community from different perspectives,” she said. “I expect to learn more about the potential leadership within our community and what drives our local leadership. I believe the program will broaden my understanding of ‘how and why’ community interest groups work together. I believe that the program will enhance my ability to perform as a leader and a member of the community. I also believe that the program will encourage further involvement and dedication to the interest of my fellow classmates.” After completing Leadership Coweta, Courtney believes she will be better able to lead and serve her community. “I hope to become stronger as a professional and to learn to see the community from a different perspective,” she said. “In doing so, I feel that I will be a more effective leader, and I will further opportunities for the growth of our downtown district. I also hope to become more connected to the interest of my classmates and create more of an interest in Downtown Development.”
Courtney Harcourt, Main Street Newnan Courtney grew up in Columbus, Georgia. After graduating from Harris County High School, she earned a BA in History from Georgia Southern and a Master’s Degree from Georgia State University (MHP in Historic Preservation). While still in school, Courtney worked for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation as an Intern in the Development Department. The internship led to a part-time position as special event staffer in the evenings, while she continued working as an intern during regular business hours. While earning her Master’s Degree, Courtney focused on Historic Preservation and City Planning, and the Director of Development for the Georgia Trust suggested that she look into a career as a Main Street Manager. After completing her studies, Courtney was told of five positions in Downtown Development, including the position as Newnan Main Street Manager. She accepted the job three years ago. Although she has worked in Newnan for three years, Courtney believes Leadership Coweta will give her a much better understanding of the community. “I expect to learn a great deal about our community and to develop a better understanding of the vision of the community from different perspectives,” she said. “I expect to learn more about the potential leadership within our community and what drives our local leadership. I believe the program will broaden my understanding of ‘how and why’ community interest groups work together. I believe that the program will enhance my ability to perform as a leader and a member of the community. I also believe that the program will encourage further involvement and dedication to the interest of my fellow classmates.” After completing Leadership Coweta, Courtney believes she will be better able to lead and serve her community. “I hope to become stronger as a professional and to learn to see the community from a different perspective,” she said. “In doing so, I feel that I will be a more effective leader, and I will further opportunities for the growth of our downtown district. I also hope to become more connected to the interest of my classmates and create more of an interest in Downtown Development.”