How can communities balance quality of life with economic development? How can schools raise educational achievement and reduce the drop out rate? Georgia college students interested in tackling questions like these are invited to apply to Georgia Rising, a leadership development program hosted by the Fanning Institute at the University of Georgia.Participants must be enrolled in a four-year college program and be Georgia residents. The program consists of three primary sessions and self-directed learning activities between each session. Applications are due March 31, 2006.