[NFB_of_Georgia] Time is running out, Don't miss out on the 2026 NFB of Georgia State convention

[Patrice Lewis]

Hello Georgia Affiliate
Please pass this information on to all that may not be able to receive this message.

Time is running out, register now

Dates: September 4-6, 2026

There are still rooms available within our state convention room block. If you require a room for your stay, please contact the Hilton Atlanta Airport, 1031 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta GA 30054 telephone# 404-767-9000. Our room rate is $149.00 plus taxes and fees per night. The block includes standard king and double queen bed options or standard king wheelchair accessible rooms upon request.

The hotel is offering a discounted Hot Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant (RedEye Southern Kitchen) @ $15.00 plus tax per person. You must be registered to take advantage of this discount.

When booking your reservations, please ask for the following,
Block name: NFB of Georgia
Block ID: NFBGA

The hotel is offering complimentary guest self-parking. If you are staying at the hotel, the free parking will be applied to your room upon check-in. You must advise that you are attending the State convention. The hotel is also providing validated parking vouchers for those attending our convention for the day. If you would like to take advantage of this free parking option, please pick up your voucher at the convention registration table.

2026 State Convention Schedule:
Friday, September 4th – Seminar Day
Saturday, September 5th – General Session & Banquet Day
Sunday, September 6th – Business Meeting


State Convention registration options are as follows.

We ask that everyone be registered in order to participate in the convention, no exceptions. All registration pricing is per person, per registration.

Please he advise that all payments are non-refundable and must be received by the deadline date of Friday, August 14, 2026, in order for your meal selections to be honored.

Registration only: $30.00 per Person (This option does not include meals)
Registration children five and under (include lunch & Banquet): Free
Registration Students ages 6 to 22 (includes lunch & Banquet): $75.00
Registration + Lunch Adult: $85.00
Registration + Banquet Adult: $100.00
Registration + Lunch & Banquet Adult: $130.00

NFBGA Variety Event:
This year we are hosting again our NFBGA Variety show, we welcome all to attend. Our event coordinators Have planned a wonderful night of entertainment through poetry and song. Later in the evening they will offer you the Atlanta Game night for a chance to participate in light competition and lots of fun. While having a great time, you will be also helping us to raise money for the Affiliate so we can keep helping the blind of Georgia live the lives they want.

This event will be held on Friday, September 4th from 7:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. at a cost of $20.00 per person.

The deadline for registration is Friday, August 14, 2026. Any payment received is non-refundable.

for all registrations that are requesting meals, payment must be received in full by the deadline date of August 14, 2026, for your meal selections to be honored. This also includes any payments made by check.

Please make all checks payable to the NFB of Georgia.

Send to:
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
C/O: Ms. Nata Watkins, NFBGA Treasurer
106 Lowe Stinson Road, Hogansville, Georgia 30230


To register for this year’s convention, please click on this link
Click here to Register for the State Convention<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=22&reset=1>
If you have any questions, you may contact any Affiliate, Chapters or Divisions's board members or email georgiablind at nfbga.org


    Thanks    
Patrice Lewis
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
1st Vice President
PH: 678-756-3757
Email: plewis at nfbga.org


The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

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