The Person County Civics Academy is an eight-week public information and community engagement program designed to offer County residents and business owners a chance to learn more about the functions of County government, understand the services provided to the community, and discover how residents and business owners can get more involved in county government and its activities. 

The Fall 2025 Session will take place on Thursday mornings, from 9 a.m. - Noon, starting September 4. Session topics include:

• General Government Overview
• Human Services
• County Government Services
• Public Health & Cooperative Extension
• Culture & Recreation
• Environment & Transportation
• Economic & Community Development
• Public Safety

Participants must live or work in Person County and be at least 18 years of age. Each Academy session is limited to 15 participants. There is no charge for this program.

The Fall Session has started amd Registration is closed for the Fall 2025 Session. 

For more information or if special accommodations may be needed to participate in the program, please contact Kim Strickland, Public Information Officer, at kstrickland@personcountync.gov or 336-330-2237.