Augusta Hosted 131st Georgia UDC Convention
Nearly 100 members gathered in Augusta for business sessions, an educational dinner, and officer elections.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Civic
The 131st annual Georgia Division Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) brought nearly 100 members to Augusta. Attendees participated in business sessions, a memorial service, and an educational dinner featuring guest speaker James Wilbanks.
Why it matters
The convention serves as the primary assembly for Georgia UDC members to conduct organizational business and elect new leadership for the state division. The event also provides a platform for raising funds for student scholarships through chapter donations.
Five members from the John B. Gordon 383 chapter joined the nearly 100 attendees at the 131st annual Georgia Division Convention. This gathering included the election of new leadership and the awarding of Military Service honors.
The players
Kimberly Wright
She was elected to serve as the new president of the Georgia Division of the UDC.
James Wilbanks
He served as the featured guest speaker during the event's Friendship Dinner.
Mary Margaret Quiggle
She was elected to the position of Georgia Division historian for the upcoming term.
John B. Gordon 383 Chapter
This local organization chapter participated in the convention and donated a themed basket to support scholarships.
The details
The event featured a series of formal proceedings, including educational luncheons and a Friendship Dinner where James Wilbanks served as the guest speaker. During the Historical Evening, the organization honored members with Military Service Awards and held a memorial service to remember deceased members, such as Margie C. Hendrix Barden.
Timeline
The 131st annual Georgia Division Convention took place in 2026.
The newly elected Georgia Division officers will serve their terms from 2026 to 2028.
The next Georgia Division Convention is scheduled to occur in 2027 in Macon.
Industry Dynamics
The 131st Georgia Division Convention follows a long-standing pattern of annual state-level assemblies within the organization. This cycle of rotation and leadership turnover reflects the broader tradition of civic and lineage-based historical societies managing operations across regional chapters.
The convention proceedings dictate the administrative direction and scholarship fundraising strategies for Georgia UDC chapters over the next two years. Local community members and interested parties can track the results of these elections and future event planning through the organization's regional communication channels.
The takeaway
The successful execution of this annual convention highlights the continued engagement of regional heritage organization members in administrative and scholarship-focused activities. Attendees moving forward will focus on the two-year term of the new leadership team elected in Augusta.
What happens next
The 2027 Georgia Division Convention is scheduled to take place in Macon.
Further reading
For more information on local organizational activities, visit the Augusta Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
