The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a course of instruction and application of the fundamental principles and procedures of city, county, and state government under the American system. High school girls completing their junior year with good moral character and leadership abilities and ranking in the top third of their class are eligible to apply to attend the five-day practical instruction in self-government and the duties, responsibilities, and privileges of American citizenship. Georgia’s Girl State has been sponsored since 1940 by The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Georgia with local Auxiliary Units and interested civic, fraternal, and patriotic organizations. The American Legion Auxiliary believes that educating our youth about basic ideals and principles of our system of government will ensure the survival of our republic. Parents, teachers, and other community leaders may nominate a girl to attend.
The Girls State session will be held at Valdosta State University June 8-13, 2025. American Legion Auxiliary Chickamauga Memorial Unit 217 will be sponsoring girls residing in northwest Georgia to attend this event by covering the registration fee, transportation as needed, and assisting with applications online through the Department of Georgia. Any girls meeting the criteria may fill out a questionnaire available at their Junior Counselors’ office or request one from Jennie Chandler at 423-994-8485. These must be turned in by April 1, 2025. Once recommended, screened and approved, final application is made to the ALA Department of Georgia online which will send all details of preparing for the week.
