DARIEN, GEORGIA May 7 – 11, 2026
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Make plans to attend the 2026 spring conference at Darien, GA May 7 – 11th.
Darien’s history dates to 1736 and is Georgia’s second oldest city. This charming coastal Georgia town sits just off of the mouth of the Altamaha River on the local deep-water docks of the Darien River. Rich in history, Darien has been an area of note through the decades… as the oldest and southernmost outpost of the British empire in the America’s. Famous for being a gateway port for cotton and lumber in the 1800’s; then on to oystering and shrimping in more recent times. Today, Darien and the surrounding areas remain a well-kept secret as a prime destination for fishing, fresh seafood, cultural history, world-class golf, and vacationing… all while retaining the charm and beauty of a vibrant coastal community.
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Email completed form to Gunner Hall
ACCOMMODATIONS: OAKS ON THE RIVER, Darien, GA
Discounted Room Rate is $135 per night. This rate is good until April 7th.
Call (833) 550-6257 to book your room. Mention GOWA Conf to get the rate
CONFERENCE AGENDA:
Day 1: Thursday, 5/7
5:30PM-6:30PM Meet & Greet at The Tabby House Restaurant
Day 2: Friday, 5/8
Morning: Group fishing at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge and surrounding area.
2 hour Boat Fishing Trip 1 SPOT left!
9:00AM Butler Island WMA Tour by GA DNR 14 ppl
2:00PM Delta Bell Dolphin Tour 24 ppl
6:00PM Seminar on Ai photo editing by Jimmy Jacobs 6:00PM
7:00 – 8:30PM Evening Auction/Fundraiser Bring An Item For The Auction
DAY 3 Saturday 5/9
ALL DAY: Local Vendor Fair in Downtown Darien
Morning: Turkey Hunt with local NWTF Chapter
NOON – 1:30PM Business Meeting/Lunch The Canopy Restaurant
5:30PM – 8:00PM – EIC Awards Dinner
Concert in the Park starts at 7PM. Bring a chair and cooler (directly behind the hotel)
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