The GOP understands that keeping the party viable means getting youth to step up both now as volunteers and working to become leaders, according to Jeff Thompson, vice chairman of events with the Bartow County GOP chapter.
Thompson said the place to start with getting young people involved is to make them feel welcomed.
Reaching the youth has become a hot topic for the Republican Party with the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk was well-known for debating students on college campuses with his Turning Point USA organization.
Thompson said local people can get involved with him to reach youth with conservative ideas by working through the local GOP chapter. It has monthly meetings and is having one tonight at Georgia Highlands beginning at 6 p.m. Those who RSVP can purchase a dinner but everyone is welcomed to attend for the meeting portion without buying a meal.