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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
August 2026
We are already a month into the new year, and things are going well! This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the 9th District’s District meeting! I was met and escorted to Post 23 by their Legion Riders! (Who needs MapQuest with that group around!) While there, I had the privilege of installing their new District officers! I also attended the Riders and Sons Meetings! I was impressed with the professional manner in which all of the meetings were conducted!
Tuesday, August 4th, I will travel to Post 515 in the 12th District to present a couple of our new, “I recruited five to keep us alive!” pins! This looks like it is going to be a success! I also have to deliver pins to the 6th District! I was not able to make their meeting on Saturday due to my prior obligation in the 9th!
On Thursday, August 6th we will head up to Indianapolis for our annual membership training! These will be two full days of classes with our return on Sunday, August 9th!
On Thursday, August 27th we will travel to the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky! This will be a week of fun, fellowship, meetings, and training! We will depart for our return home on Thursday, September 3rd!
Remember that September 18th will be National POW/MIA Remembrance Day! I would like to ask every Post to do something no matter how big or small to honor these missing heroes! Contact your local media and have them run an article making people aware of the Day and its significance! You can also put out American and POW/MIA flags! Get local businesses involved; the ideas are endless! Remember the day is to recognize the pain and sacrifice that the lost and their families had to pay!
Get with your District Commanders and see which Districts / Posts can come up with the best programs!
Remember the cardinal principles of the American Legion are; The rehabilitation of all disabled Veterans; The care of the dependents of those that have answered the final call! (Recognition of this Day should fall in this category); The care of those suffering from wounds, disease, and want; The education of our children; and the service to the Community, State, and Nation! These principles originated with those that came before us, forming our great organization! They are the same principles that govern us today!
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:
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
