Girls on the Run Georgia is celebrating an incredible milestone this year: 25 years of inspiring confidence in girls across Georgia! Each month, we're taking a trip down memory lane and spotlighting a person who has played a crucial role in shaping our council. From coaches and volunteers to staff and participants, these stories reflect the heart of Girls on the Run Georgia as we continue to build confidence, strength, and connections throughout Georgia communities. 

We recognize that serving as a volunteer coach at Girls on the Run requires a huge commitment, which is why we wanted to give a WOW Energy Award to some very special Girls on the Run coaches who celebrated 5 and 20 seasons of coaching this fall. 

Since our founding in 2000, more than 40,000 girls and gender-expansive youth have participated in our program, which creatively uses physical activity to help teach valuable life skills, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. What started as a community in greater Atlanta has expanded into parts of North Georgia, Athens, the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Golden Isles, and beyond. 

Girls on the Run Georgia Awarded Grant by the Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund to Support Sites and Participants with Their Evidence-Based Program

Together, with support from the Susan Crown Exchange and our partner organizations with the Million Coaches Challenge, Girls on the Run has embarked on a journey to train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. 

From GOTR Girl to GOTR Intern: How Girls on the Run Has Impacted My Life for Over a Decade

We wish you a happy Pride Month! Read all about how we're working towards making Girls on the Run an inclusive space for everyone.