CARROLLTON, GA — The month of March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, 11 influential women from the local area were invited to join a panel discussion hosted by the Carrollton High School debate team to celebrate women’s roles in the Carrollton community. The speakers represented a variety of sectors, including government, industry, healthcare, and education. Each panelist was a leader in the community with unique roles and advice to share. Although each woman was asked a specific question about their experiences in the workplace, the panel came together as a whole to create a unified message. They shared the importance of respect, reciprocity, and self-advocating in professional and personal situations. The diverse perspective brought by every panel member catalyzed a call to action for students, inspiring them to advocate for an equitable world. Pictured in the back from left are Emily Tally, Lynette Harris, Shannon Gill, Elizabeth Sanders, Angie Pace, Mariah Potts. Pictured in the bottom row from left are Mayor Betty Cason, Michelle Morgan, Ramona Smith, Dr. Anna Clifton, and Becky Cranford.