DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA-SPRING CONFERENCE 2024/25
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | Sonesta Place, 1775 Pleasant Hill Rd,, Duluth, GA, 30080, United States
DEPARTMENT SPRING CONFERENCE – DULUTH MARCH 21. 22. 23. 2025
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta (Non-Smoking Hotel)
1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096 (770-923-1775)
Department Executive Committee Meeting -Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 6:00 PM
SPRING CONFERENCE AGENDA – CLICK LINK
You Must Make Your Own Room Reservations
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Dial 1-800-766-3782
Payment Info: Provide debit/credit card info to the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel
(Credit card will not be charged until check in. You must contact the hotel within 72 hours of check-in
to cancel your reservations or you will be charged). Room Rates: *Taxes, fees, incidentals, not included.
KING (1-K-bed) $115.00 or DOUBLE: (2-Q-beds) $115.00
Department of Georgia Spring Conference 2024/25
Fillable Registration form Click link: 2412-27 DOG Spring Conference
Registration $20 per person
DEC meetings Thursday March 20th 2025 @ 6:PM and Sunday March 23rd, 2025 @ 10:AM.
Banquet March 22, 2025-$45 per person

2nd Annual In-State Legacy Ride - fundraiser - Milledgeville/Lincolnton
2025-04-05 08:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 6, Milledgeville, GA, United States
Department of Georgia American Legion Riders
(A required Chapter Participation Recognition Ride – must have at least one member at the ride to get credit)
2nd Annual In-State Legacy Ride
Registration is from 8:30 to 10:30 (breakfast is provided), Post 6, Milledgeville, GA. Ride from Milledgeville to GA War Nursing Home in Augusta (to visit residents), then a scenic Clarks Hill ride to Post 71 for a light lunch, then a ride to a nursing home, ending at Post 194 in Lincolnton for dinner (and more).
Click to see Flyer
Contact – Gabriele Barnett, 706-951-3906, dogairdirector@gmail.com

Carnival Fund Raiser - Augusta
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | American Legion Post 178, 3219 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA, 30906, United States

Fundraiser Ball - Augusta
2025-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Post 63, 90 Milledge Road, Augusta, GA, 30904, United States

Veteran Homelessness Ride and Benefit - Fundraiser - Douglasville
2025-04-27 09:30 - 17:00 | American Legino Post 145, 13141 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville, Georgia
Department of Georgia American Legion Riders
(A required Chapter Participation Recognition Ride – must have at least one member at the ride to get credit)
Veteran Homelessness Ride & Benefit
A benefit for the VA Veterans Transition From Homelessness and Mental Disabilities program at Ft McPherson. $30 per bike.

Registration at 9:30am – 10:30am, Kickstands Up (KSU) at 11am
Donation of $30 a bike – includes (vest pin) – shirts sold separately, 50/50 raffle and auction tickets for sale
Lunch will be served after the ride

Click on this link to see Flyer

Location: Post 145, Douglasville
Contact: Thea Fultz – 678-787-9818

NATIONAL SPRING CONFERENCE
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-08 | Sheraton City Centre Hotel, 31 West Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States

Veteran Expo - Augusta
2025-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | WT Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter Street, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
A Veterans outreach event – will be held 8:30am to 4pm, at the WT Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) in partnership with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) while working with Georgia Department of Veterans Services, and Dept of Labor will host a one-stop shop to support Veterans, families, transitioning service members, and caregivers.

15th Annual All American 5k/10k Run & Walk - Fundraiser - Peachtree City
2025-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Post 50, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269
15th Annual All-American 5K/10K Run & Walk
Honoring Our Veterans and Youth
15th Annual All American 5K/10K
Hosted by American Legion Post 50 & The Peachtree City Running Club
The Course – The All-American is exceptionally different in that it uses neighborhood golf cart paths for the race. This scenic race winds its way through neighborhood green belt areas, offering views of scenic Peachtree City lakes, woods, and recreation areas that make the planned community of Peachtree City a great place to live.
7am Registration Opens – – – 8:00am, 10K Run – – – 8:30am, 5K Run/Walk
Registration – – Register ONLINE at www.active.com or download a registration form from our site – FORM HERE (forms may be photocopied) and mail it in. Entries must be received no later than May 3rd. RACE DAY REGISTRATION is permitted. However, there is no guarantee of receiving the high-quality high tech T-Shirt.
MAIL Registration Form to: American Legion Post 50, Attn: All American Race, P.O. Box 3692, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Awards – – Overall awards will be presented to the top 3 Male/Female finishers. Awards will also be presented to the top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 5K: 8 & Under, 10 & under, 12 & under. 5 & 10K: 14 & under,
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.
Walkers – – Fitness walkers are welcome in the Men’s and Women’s 5k event only. 5k Race course will close at 10:00 AM.
Packet Pick-Up – – Race packets may be picked beginning at 7:00 AM on race day at the registration table located in the Frederick Brown Amphitheater parking lot located on McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City, GA.
Logistics – – All races will start and finish at the Frederick Brown Amphitheater
Restrictions – – For the safety of our participants, inline skates, skateboards and bicycles are prohibited. Headphones, baby joggers, and dogs are strongly discouraged on the course. No motorized vehicles/wheelchairs are allowed due to the narrow cart paths.
Contact Information:
Race Director: Leigh Blood Email: galegionpost50@gmail.com Phone: 404-775-9697
In the event of an emergency: 911 or 404-775-9697

Willie Pitts Reunion & Banquet - Fundraiser - Columbus, GA
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | American Legion 267 (for sign in) and Post 35 (for Ball), 4027 Cusseta Road, Columbus, GA, United States
WELCOME TO THE 23rd ANNUAL WILLIE PITTS REUNION
NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER
REUNION AND BANQUET
MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2025
HOSTED BY

Samuel G. Cooke, American Legion Post 267, 4027 Cusseta Road, Columbus, Georgia
Charles S. Harrison, American Legion Post 35, 3361 N. Lumpkin Road, Columbus, Georgia
Eddie L. Roberts, American Legion Post 333

American Legion Posts 267, 35, & 333, in Columbus will sponsor the 23rd Annual Willie Pitts Reunion. The reunion is a social event sanctioned by the American Legion, Department of Georgia, to fundraise for the American Legion National Emergency Funds (NEF). Monies raised are donated to the NEF in the honor and memory of Willie Pitts, past Department of Georgia Commander and past National Chairperson of NEF. These donations assist Legionnaires and their families nationally in the event of natural disasters. Last year, this event donated over $8,000.00 to the NEF. In 2025, with your support, we hope to increase and anticipate raising even more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025

REGISTRATION ($15.00) (American Legion Post 267) — 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm
MEET AND GREET (American Legion Post 267) — 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm
COMPLIMENTARY BAR (American Legion Post 267) — 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025

BARBECUE — 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm
BID WHIST TOURNAMENT — 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm (ENTRY FEE $20 PER TEAM)
PARADE OF POSTS (SHIRT CONTEST) — 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm
ON YOUR OWN — 4:00 pm until 8:00 p.m
BANQUET (American Legion Post 35) — 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm
PARTY TIME — 10:00 pm until closing

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025

BREAKFAST AND RELIGIOUS SERVICE — 10:00 am until 12:00 pm

For more information about this event and available hotels, please click this link: WILLIE PITTS INFO

BOYS State - Dept of Georgia - 2025 - Valdosta
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-14 | Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA, 31602, United States
Depart of Georgia – Boys State
Link to the DOG Boys State website: Click Here
Boys State-Georgia
“REQUEST TO ATTEND ” SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN MAY 20, 2025
Boys must have completed the junior year (11th grade) of high school (or equivalent – Home school), with at least one (1) semester left of their senior year.
Click this link for instructions and a Fillable PDF application: Boys State Fill-Georgia

Department Of Georgia Annual Convention - 2025
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-29 | Sonesta Place, 1775 Pleasant Hill Rd,, Duluth, GA, 30080, United States
Department Of Georgia Annual Convention – DULUTH June 26 – 29 2025
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta (Non-Smoking Hotel)
1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096 (770-923-1775)
Department Executive Committee Meeting -Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 6:00 PM
You Must Make Your Own Room Reservations
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Dial 1-800-766-3782
Payment Info: Provide debit/credit card info to the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel
(Credit card will not be charged until check-in. You must contact the hotel within 72 hours of check-in to cancel your reservations or you will be charged. Room Rates: *Taxes, fees, and incidentals are not included.
KING (1-K-bed) $125.00 or DOUBLE: (2-Q-beds) $125.00
Department Of Georgia Annual Convention 2025
DOG Convention AGENDA – as of 6 June 2025 – click here
Fillable Registration form: Click the link: 106 Dept Convention Registration Form
Registration is $20 per person
DEC meetings Thursday June 26th 2025 @ 6:PM and Sunday June 29th 2025 @ 10:AM.
Banquet: Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, $45 per person
Details to follow!

NATIONAL CONVENTION - 2025 - Tampa Bay, Florida
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-28 | Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, United States
National Convention beginning on August 22-28, 2025,Tampa, Florida.
See National’s page for more info – https://www.legion.org/get-involved/meetings/national-convention
DOG Registration Form – National Convention – Tampa – click here
Deadline for action with DOG registration form is 21 July 2025

NATIONAL FALL CONFERENCE
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-09, 2026-10-05 - 2026-10-08 | Sheraton City Centre Hotel, 31 West Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States

Georgia Legion College (GLC) - Nov 2025
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-16 | Warner Robins Post 594, 1523 Moody Street, Warner Robins, GA, 30106, United States
TO: All Members of the American Legion Department of Georgia that may be concerned
The Department of Georgia is officially announcing the 2025 dates and details for the Georgia Legion College (GLC) as approved by the Department Commander.
The GLC course dates are November 13th – 16th, 2025, Thursday – Sunday in Warner Robins, Ga.
The Georgia Legion College curriculum is designed to enhance knowledge and appreciation of The American Legion, while teaching the core values and contributions of the organization. It prepares Legionnaires to take on more responsibility.
Almost all the past Legion College graduates have gone on to become leaders at all levels in the Department and even at the National level. Selection and attendance are an honor within the American Legion.
Warner Robins Post 594, 1523 Moody Street, Warner Robins, GA 30106, has graciously offered to host the GLC training in their Post. They will also work with the GLC to provide lunch on Friday and Saturday. (Thank you, Post 594!)
Each District Commander shall select two (2) individuals to attend the college. You may also nominate an alternate. Should another District not be able to fill its authorized slots, an alternate from another District may be selected.
There is a $100 Registration Fee for each attendee. Checks must be made payable to “The Department of Georgia”. The fee may be paid by the attendee, their Post, or their District. Checks should be mailed to the Dean at: 3950 Glenhurst Drive, SE, Smyrna, GA 30080-5896
District Commanders must select Legionnaires (including Alternates) who meet the following qualifications:
(1) Has completed the online American Legion Basic Training Course and has obtained a Certificate of Completion. Course completion should be no later than the date their name is submitted. Send a copy of the Completion Certificate with the Registration Fee check.
(2) Has leadership abilities, is a go-getter, and has the desire to serve and move up at the Post, District, or Department level.
(3) Has made a commitment to the District Commander to be involved in The American Legion for some time to come.
(4) Has a valid 2025 Membership card.
Submit the names of those you have selected to the College Dean as soon as selected, but no later than Friday, October 24, 2025. When submitting, please include their phone number, email address, and shirt size.
Lodging will be at the Wingate By Wyndham Hotel, 4031 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, GA 31093. Hotel rooms for participants are provided by the Department at no cost to attendees. Attendees (or the District Commander) must contact the GLC Dean to reserve their room. The hotel has blocked rooms for us with 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed. Please specify your choice when you notify the Dean. Rooms are normally single occupancy unless attendees wish to share a room. In that case, please let the Dean know that fact. The hotel provides a free hot breakfast each morning. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this before class.
Check-in should be made on Thursday afternoon by 1500. There will be an opening meeting and an informal meet and greet in the hotel late Thursday afternoon. Further instructions for the weekend will be provided there.
Travel expenses to and from Warner Robins are the responsibility of the attendees. (Posts and / or Districts may authorize reimbursement should they choose to do so.)
The GLC will begin Friday morning, November 14, 2025. Classes for the day will conclude in the late afternoon.
Warner Robins Post 172 is planning a “Steak Night” dinner on Friday for us. (Thank you Post 172!) Let’s plan on enjoying a great dinner meal and camaraderie together with a local Post. The cost per GLC attendee will only be $10, with the GLC paying the additional cost directly to the Post for the meal.
The GLC will resume on Saturday morning, September 16, with classes all day. Dinner on Saturday is (at this time) on your own.
Final classes will take place on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025. Graduation will take place before Noon.
The dress for the college is Legion Casual (Legion Polo and slacks). Attendees are encouraged to bring a light jacket or sweater for cool or inclement weather.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chancellor of the College, Department Adjutant Jim Fultz, or myself. Fultz’s phone number is: 470-707-8469. His email address is: jimfultz@georgialegion.org
Wade S. Lnenicka
Dean
Department of Georgia
Georgia Legion College
(M) 770-312-2377
(E) wadelnenicka@gmail.com

NATIONAL WINTER CONFERENCE
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-26 | Washington DC, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Department Of Georgia Annual Convention - June 2026
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | Sonesta Place, 1775 Pleasant Hill Rd,, Duluth, GA, 30080, United States
Department Of Georgia 107th Annual Convention – DULUTH June 26 – 28 2026
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta (Non-Smoking Hotel)
1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096 (770-923-1775)
Department Executive Committee Meeting -Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 6:00 PM
You Must Make Your Own Room Reservations
click here for link to hotel reservations
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Dial 1-800-766-3782
Payment Info: Provide debit/credit card info to the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel
(Credit card will not be charged until check-in. You must contact the hotel within 72 hours of check-in to cancel your reservations or you will be charged. Room Rates: *Taxes, fees, and incidentals are not included.
KING (1-K-bed) $130.00 – NOTE NO MORE DOUBLE are available:
Department Of Georgia Annual Convention 2026
DOG Convention AGENDA – Updated AGENDA as of 22 June 2026 is ready – click here
The 2026 Registration form is ready (NOTE: Hotel is $130, not $125): Click the link: 107 Dept Convention Registration Form
Registration is $20 per person
DEC meetings Thursday June 25th 2026 @ 6:PM and Sunday June 28th 2026 @ 10:AM.
Banquet: Saturday evening, June 27, 2026, $50 per person

NATIONAL CONVENTION - 2026 - Louisville, Kentucky
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-03 | Louisville, Kentucky
National Convention 28 Aug – 3 Sep 2026, Louisville, Kentucky

Please refer to the link below or QR Code to make your online registration and to purchase tickets to the Southern Block Caucus Meeting and the National Commander’s banquet if so desired.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-national-convention-registration
If paying by check, mail to the Department of Georgia, along with this form to, 3035 Mt. Zion Rd, Stockbridge, Ga
Name: _________________________ Post # ______________ Phone # __________________
Amount of Check: _________________ Registration __ Southern Block __ Banquet __
The Hotel that the Department of Georgia will be staying in as designated by our National Organization is “The Brown Hotel” The rate for all rooms is $140.00 plus tax (total $164.72) per night. Parking is $26.00 per night for self-parking. You must make reservations yourself by following info on the link below.
https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=17824&nights=12&checkin=8/25/2026&group=2608GEORGI&lang=en-us
Attached is a link for you to use if you want to book a room at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky. This is where the American Legion National Convention will be held this year from August 27, 2026, thru September 3, 2026. This Hotel has been assigned to Georgia from National and ALL planning on attending are requested to use this Hotel.
The rate is $140.00 plus taxes (17.66%) = $164.82 total per night for all rooms. The first night will be taken from your account when you register. There is a parking fee, and again, the Hotel has offered the American Legion discounted rates. Self-parking is reduced to $26.00 per day. Valet parking is reduced to &32.00 per day. There is also a scheduled free bus service from the Hotel to the Convention Center, which is only a few blocks away.
Further information will be forthcoming concerning Registration, Banquet tickets, Southern Block tickets and other ticket purchases that would be of interest to you while attending the Convention.
This is a special rate for the American Legion and we expect our allocation of rooms to book very fast.
https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=17824&nights=12&checkin=8/25/2026&group=2608GEORGI&lang=en-us
Louisville Tourism – Click here

DOG - Mid-Winter Conference - Tybee Island - Jan 2027
2027-01-15 12:00 - 2027-01-18 12:00 | GA
DEPARTMENT Mid-Winter CONFERENCE – Tybee Island – 15 Jan 27 – 17 Jan 27
Hotel info TBD
Hotel Address TBD (Hotel Phone number TBD)
Department Executive Committee Meeting -Thursday, 15 Jan 27 at 6:00 PM
Mid-Winter Conf agenda has NOT been published yet, but last year’s agenda is at the link to give you an idea of what has been done in the past – CLICK LINK
You Must Make Your Own Room Reservations
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: INFO TBD Hotel Booking link TBD
Payment Info: Provide debit/credit card info to the Hotel (Credit card will not be charged until check-in. You must contact the hotel within 72 hours of check-in to cancel your reservations or you will be charged). Room Rates: *Taxes, fees, and incidentals not included. RATES TBD
Department of Georgia Mid-Winter Conference 2027
To download a copy of the Mid-Winter Conference form, use this link – LAST YEAR’S form is at the link attached until we get the NEW form – Mid-Winter 2026 Registration Form – 01-29-2026
Registration $20 per person
DEC meetings Thursday 15 Jan 2027 @ 6:PM and Sunday 1 Feb 26 @ 10:AM.
Banquet 16 or 17 Jan 2027 – 2026 cost was $50 per person – TBD 2027 cost/DATE

NATIONAL CONVENTION - 2027 - Kansas City, Missouri
2027-08-27 - 2027-09-02 | Louisville, Kentucky
National Convention 27 Aug – 2 Sep 2027, Kansas City, Missouri
Visit Kansas City – Click Here

NATIONAL CONVENTION - 2028 - Columbus, Ohio
2028-08-25 - 2028-08-31 | Columbus, Ohio
National Convention 25 -31 Aug 2028, Columus, Ohio
Visit Columbus – click here
