APD recruiting young leaders for academy

The Atlanta Police Department is looking for leaders ages 18-25 to join the Millennial Leaders Police Citizens Academy. The program encourages participants to provide feedback to enhance police and community relations. The course will include: Active shooter instruction. Law enforcement interactions specific to young adults.

Law enforcement and social media. Criminal procedure. Sex trafficking. Use of force. Advice for after the party (How alcohol impairs judgment).

The class will be held Dec. 19-20 at the Public Safety Headquarters, 226 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta.

Information: Sgt. F. Claxton at cpa@atlantaga.gov.

New sustainability director appointed

Mayor Kasim Reed has appointed John R. Seydel III the new director of the office of sustainability for the city of Atlanta. Seydel replaces Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, the city’s new chief resilience officer.

Previously, Seydel was CEO of the Revolution Nation, a group connecting millennials to their elected representatives. He has also worked with the United Nations and the Southern Co. in renewable energy and with the Captain Planet Foundation. He serves as associate trustee of the Turner Foundation.

Seydel received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Denver. In his new role, Seydel will work across departments within the city of Atlanta and with a host of external partners in the areas of nonprofit, business, community and academia.

UPCOMING

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus: Handel’s “Messiah.” 8 p.m. Thursday. $20 to $60. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000, AtlantaSymphony.org.

Christmas With the Georgia Boy Choir. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday. $13.60 to $43. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road. Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” will be presented with a full orchestra. 404402-4083, GeorgiaBoyChoir.org. Each week we look at programs, projects and other successful endeavors at area schools – from pre-K to grad school. To suggest a story, contact H.M. Cauley at hm_cauley@yahoo.com or 770-7443042. Go to AJC.com/s/neighborhoods for more coverage devoted to where you live, seven days a week. Contact us: Send your newstips and ideas to communitynews@ajc.com.