Girl Scouts to Host State of the Georgia Girl Panel Discussion in Savannah
October 02, 2026
New statewide report offers a first look at the experiences, challenges and opportunities shaping girls across Georgia.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will bring together community leaders and experts on Friday, October 9, for a panel discussion introducing the 2026 State of the Georgia Girl Report, a new statewide examination of the well-being, experiences and opportunities of girls growing up in Georgia.
The report was commissioned collaboratively by Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, the two Girl Scout councils serving communities across the state. By combining statewide data with the collective perspective of both councils, the report is designed to present a fuller picture of the Georgia girl across geography, communities, backgrounds and lived experiences. Together, the councils serve nearly 30,000 girls across Georgia with the support of more than 16,000 volunteers.
The panel discussion will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the AC Hotel Savannah Historic District, 601 E. River St. The event will provide an early look at the report and create a community conversation around what Georgia girls are experiencing and what they need to thrive.
The report examines girls’ experiences across five interconnected dimensions of wellness: physical health, digital wellness, emotional wellness, academic wellness and social wellness. It draws from publicly available primary sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Georgia Department of Education, along with peer-reviewed research.
The findings reveal a generation of girls reaching significant milestones while also navigating complex challenges. Nearly 90% of Georgia girls graduated high school in 2025, five percentage points higher than boys. At the same time, 58% of upper-school girls experienced signs of depression, and two in three high school girls lack a caring adult to talk with about their feelings.
As the report states, “Neither truth cancels the other. The girl who is rising and the girl who is struggling are the same girl.”
The Savannah discussion will explore the realities behind the data and the role families, educators, community leaders, businesses and other caring adults can play in creating environments where girls are supported, connected and able to reach their full potential.
The discussion will be facilitated by Tara Nobles and will feature panelists representing perspectives connected to girls’ health, education, development and well-being.
The 2026 State of the Georgia Girl Report will be publicly released October 9. The report is intended to serve as an ongoing statewide resource for educators, policymakers, philanthropists, faith communities, employers, families and every adult whose decisions help shape the lives of Georgia girls.
Event Details:
Friday, October 9, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
601 E. River St., Savannah, GA 31401
ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA: Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is rich in heritage and purpose. The council extends from the North Georgia mountains to the Okefenokee and from the Atlantic coast to the Chattahoochee Valley. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia serves more than 7,000 girls and 3,000 adults in 122 counties in Georgia, two counties in South Carolina and one county in Alabama. The council is also the home of our organization’s founder, Juliette Gordon Low, who founded Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, where her birthplace and the historic First Headquarters still welcome thousands of Girl Scouts every year. Girl Scouting gives girls a wide range of experiences to define leadership their way. To join, donate, or learn more, visit www.gshg.org.
ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANTA: Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, serving almost 33,000 members in 34 counties. Two resident camps offer girls an opportunity to unplug and enjoy nature and outdoor adventures. Girls can earn more than 300 badges and patches across a wide range of interests, including art, animal care, entrepreneurship, and environmental science. Programs are designed to support a girl's mental and physical health while helping them build confidence and friendships to last a lifetime. For more information visit www.gsgatl.org.
