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Thank you to all who have given their lives while in service of the U.S. armed forces!

For anyone with active duty military in their family, we hope you take advantage of this free opportunity to visit the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library over the summer!

We are a Blue Star Museum! Starting this Saturday (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7), active duty military and up to five family members will receive free admission to our museum by showing a valid military ID. We are open Monday-Saturday from 9:30am-4:30pm.

Did you know Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world and is bigger than the state of Alaska?

Learn more by hosting 4 Kazakh ICT professionals in your home for dinner next weekend on May 30 or May 31. Visitors are participating in an Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

Message us for more details or visit https://www.gciv.org/programs/dinner-hospitality to learn more about GCIV's dinner hospitality program.

Thanks Georgia Municipal Association for hosting local government leaders from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Tunisia participating in a Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to discuss the relationship between cities and state and federal government, collaboration among municipalities, community organizations, the business sector, and the services provided by GMA and Georgia’s cities.

Another excellent example of the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and best practices that occurs during international exchange programs.

Interested in connecting with U.S. Department of State international exchange participants or want to see who's coming to town? Visit www.gciv.org.

Join us virtually on Thursday, May 14 at 7 pm for the next Global Decisions: Sports Diplomacy lecture by D.C.-based sports consultant Travis Murphy.

Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/georgia-council-for-international-visitors-inc/2026-global-decisions-lecture-series

Don't forget GCIV hosts a timely virtual discussion Global Decisions: Sports Diplomacy on May 14 as Atlanta prepares to host eight matches of the FIFA World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June and July.

Click here to register:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/georgia-council-for-international-visitors-inc/2026-global-decisions-lecture-series

FREE for any students currently enrolled in high school or college and GCIV members at the Attaché level or higher!

Host 12 cybersecurity professionals from around the world on May 10 or 11 or 4 Kazakh ICT professionals on May 30 or 31 in your home for dinner!

International visitors are participants in Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

Dinner hospitality provides international exchange participants a firsthand look at American life beyond professional meetings, meaningful, casual conversations with Georgia residents and cultural exchange in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Message us for more details!

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Sports are more than just games; they're also a powerful diplomatic tool. From athletes to government officials, sports have a way of benefiting everyone by achieving diplomatic goals, creating international relationships, engaging communities, and promoting peace.

GCIV is honored to have Travis J. Murphy as the next Global Decisions speaker. Travis is the founder and CEO of Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment, a first-of-its-kind consultancy at the nexus of sports, policy, and diplomacy. Prior to this, he served in many positions including Head of International Government Affairs at the National Basketball Association (NBA) and as a Foreign Service Officer.

Become part of the conversation and join us for our webinar on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dEz_u4Hn