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Department of Georgia

 Commander Ray Humphrey (2026-2027)

 

DOG Position TCAVA

Below is the current position of the American Legion Dept of GA relating to the “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” (TCAVA) currently before Congress.

The Department Executive Committee met on Wednesday, 5 August, and discussed the current proposed bill before Congress.  Various options and actions were strongly debated.

  • Congress is adjourned for its normal August recess.  Thus, no actions will take place until after the Labor Day Holiday.
  • Some Department Executive Committee (DEC) members believe the TCAVA legislation will be amended before a vote is taken.
  • The DEC voted to table taking any official position on the TCAVA legislation at this time.  The DEC members await more information about what the final legislation might or might not contain.

Department Commander Ray Humphrey

Pass Down Log

September 2026

We just returned from the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky! There was a lot to be learned and our new National Officers were elected! I actually believe it was as hotter there as it has been here!
We are now entering the fall season with football, back-to-school activities and hopefully cooler weather!
September is another active month for the American Legion! The 7th was our Labor Day Holiday!
The 11th is Patriots Day and a time to remember those lost 25 years ago during the attack on the worlds Trade Center! Almost 3,000 were lost in the initial attack! Many more have been lost due to complications from the clean-up operations!
The 16th is American Legion Day! Take the time to let your community know that you are there and what we stand for!
The 18th is National POW/MIA Remembrance Day! We should all have a program, big or small, for those still unaccounted for!
It is also the Birthday of our United States Air Force!
The 26th Post 595 will host a District Commanders’ training session, from 9 to 11 am, at their Post in Warner Robins! If you have never visited 594, I assure you that you will not be disappointed! They have a great Post home, great food, and last but definitely not least, great and welcoming members!
Let’s close with membership, which should always be on our mind! If we do not attract new and younger members, we will not survive! We are off to a very good start! Last year we climbed from the high 40s to 20th place in the Nation! We will continue that climb this year! We are “Georgia Strong and 1st Place is where we Belong”! Remember that our “I Recruited 5 to keep us alive Pins are now available for all who recruit 5 new or delinquent members! I have the pins, and you can earn them!

Ray Humphrey

 

Department of Georgia Legion College

12-15 Nov 26

It was announced at the DOG Staff Call, 11 July at Post 172 that the next Department of Georgia Legion College will be 12-15 Nov 2026.  More information will be provided as it is finalized.

DOG Mid-Winter Conference - 15-17 Jan 2027, Tybee Island, GA

lease see the attached flyer for Dept of Georgia Mid-Winter Conterence registration and hotel information.  (All groups will register through this site).  If you cannot use this link and prefer to register and pay by check, please call Department Headquarters at 678-289-8883.

FYI – The National Commander of the National American Legion and the National Commander of the Sons of the American Legion will both be attending.

Tentative basic agenda (Subject to Change).

Thursday – January 14, 2027   – DEC Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Friday – January 15, 2027

Conference starts at 8:00 am

2:00 pm – Bus Trip for all interested to the River Walk in Savannah, Ga.

4:30 pm – Bus takes all from River Walk to Thunderbolt Post 184 for a Fish Fry (All you can eat for $11.00)

6:30 pm – Bus takes all from Post 184 back to Hotel Tybee

Saturday – January 16, 2027

Joint Meeting starts at 8:00 am

4:00 pm – SAL Polar Plunge Event (All are invited)

6:30 pm – Banquet

Sunday – January 17, 2027

8:30 am – Memorial Service

 

A full Hospitality Room will be open on both Friday and Saturday.

The above is a basic DRAFT agenda, other information concerning breakfast and lunches will be forthcoming.

Link for Registration:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/department-of-georgia-mid-winter-conference–2027

Link for Hotel:

http://www.hoteltybee.com

and use the group code ALDOG27, or call us directly at 912-786-7777 and reference this group code.

 

Department of Georgia

Membership Status (2026-2027)

From DOG HQs/Adjutant

At the bottom of the page is the current Department of Georgia Contact information.  Please use the primary Headquarters phone number: 678-289-8883, to contact any of the below during normal business hours. The main email address for Department Headquarters is: info@georgialegion.org. 

Normal business hours 8:00 – 4:30 (M-F).   

Department of Georgia Contact Info (as of Aug 2026)

  • Main Headquarters Email & Phone Number – Info@georgialegion.org – 678.289.8883
  • Department Adjutant (CAO) – Jim Fultz – Jimfultz@georgialegion.org – 470.707.8469
  • Assistant Adjutant – Sandra Jordan (Assists with day-to-day operations) – sjordan@georgialegion.org – 404.395.2116
  • Bookkeeper – Getzie Lamar (Bookkeeper/Travel Reimbursements) – getzie@georgialegion.org – 770.365.4090
  • Membership Coordinator – Ben Sinclair (Membership and mylegion.org support) – ben@georgialegion.org – 770.328.2884
  • Administrative Assistant – Nora Carlton (Administrative and records support) – ncarlton@georgialegion.org – 770.630.2538
  •  Webmaster – Mark Gelhardt (Oversees all aspects of the Department website) – Webmaster@georgialegion.org – 770.331.8051