December 1 – 10, 2012  The Georgia to Georgia Foundation hosted its third delegation in 2012 through Open World Leadership program with concentration in Rule of Law. A group of six delegates from the Country of Georgia visited Atlanta to learn more about the rule of law in an attempt to further ongoing legal reforms in the Country of Georgia. The delegates stayed at homes of local volunteers and toured Atlanta’s popular places. Throughout the week delegates visited with justices of the Federal and state judiciary, sat in on court proceedings, met with law professors, government leaders, and attorneys, and toured the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta. Many wonderful relationships were built during the visit and many professional resources were made available to the delegates as well as to the hosts. The visit was a tremendous success and provided delegates with a wonderful opportunity to view legal world of USA at first hand and receive an exposure to the culture and hospitality of the State of Georgia.

December 9 , 2012. Fifth Annual Taste of Georgia
The 5th Annual Taste of Georgia was a tremendous success. The celebration, held at Atlanta City Hall on December 9, marked over 25 years of friendship and cooperation between the State of Georgia and the Republic of Georgia. The Atlanta-Tbilisi Sister City Committee (ATSCC) and the Georgia to Georgia Foundation (Ga2Ge) welcomed over 150 guests for a night of Georgian culture, music, and dance. Attendees enjoyed artwork from talented Georgian artists and traditional Georgian dishes homemade by local Georgian families. The event also honored Ambassador John O’Keefe, Executive Director of Open World Leadership Center at the Library of Congress. ATSCC and Ga2Ge would like to thank all the hard working volunteers for their efforts in hosting this wonderful event and we look forward to making next year's Taste of Georgia just as successful.

May 24, 6PM-8PM   Georgian Get-Together
Join the Discussion  - gathering of Georgian community members was held. Matters reviewed included: Georgia House, upcoming Golf tournament planning, community events. 
 

May 26, 2012
Georgian Cultural Festival  was held at John Howell Park, Virginia Highland, Atlanta. For more information please visit: www.egatl.com

April 27 – May 5, 2012.
The Georgia to Georgia Foundation hosted an Open World Leadership Delegation with concentration in Government Transparency and Election Process. Meetings included panel discussion at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia led by Rusty Brooks and several professors specializing in History and Government transparency reforms. Group enjoyed meeting with Kevin Abernathy, Chairman of Ethics Committee, as well as meeting with Fulton County Department of Registration & Election chairman and staff members. Delegates also got a chance to visit local attractions, Coca Cola Museum, CNN center, and greatly enjoyed spending time with their host families.

 
 

October 13 – 20, 2012.
The Georgia to Georgia Foundation hosted an Open World Leadership Delegation with concentration in Rule of Law. A group of six delegates from the Country of Georgia visited Atlanta to learn more about the rule of law in an attempt to further ongoing legal reforms in the Country of Georgia. The delegates visited with justices of the Federal and state judiciary, sat in on court proceedings, met with law professors, government leaders, and attorneys, and toured the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta. The trip also facilitated cultural exchange through receptions with host families and local volunteers. By all measures, the trip was a tremendous success and provided delegates with the insight and information to help them create a more just and fair legal system.