General Information

Local League Information

 

What is a local League?

The League of Women Voters is organized at the national (LWVUS), state (LWVGA), and local levels, in parallel with the levels of organization of government.

What do local Leagues do?

Study and take action on local issues

Host forums about local issues for the community

Publish local political directories

Host candidate forums for local offices

Publish non-partisan voter guides for local elections

Provide information about state and national issues to their community

If I am a member of a local League, am I also a member of the state and national Leagues?

Yes.  When you join, you become a member at all three levels of League – local, state, and national.  You will receive newsletters, updates, action alerts, etc. from LWVUS, LWVGA, and your local League.

Is there a local League in my area?

We currently have local Leagues in the following areas:

Atlanta-Fulton County

Carrollton-Carroll County

Dalton

DeKalb County

Gwinnett

Macon

Marietta-Cobb County

Rockdale-Newton County

Savannah-Chatham County

Towns County

What if there is not a local League in my area?

You are considered a Member-At-Large of the League of Women Voters of Georgia (also called a state member). You will receive newsletter, updates, action alerts, etc from the LWVGA and LWVUS.

How do I start a local League in my area?

For more information, e-mail lwvga@lwvga.org or call the LWVGA office at 404.522.4LWV (4598)

 

Local League Resources

LWVGA Bylaws, click here

LWVGA Ed Fund Bylaws, click here

2005-2007 LWVGA Positions, click here

*updated versions of bylaws and positions coming soon

 

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