GFWC Georgia Junior Conference

07/17/2026

Look! Our GFWC sweatshirt is ready to be ordered! Find the link in the Institute Call or comment below on how you can pre-order yours today! $40 and will be available for pick up at Institute in Athens!

07/10/2026

Leaving pets inside a hot vehicle is exceptionally dangerous and can quickly lead to life-threatening overheating. Unlike humans, pets cannot sweat to regulate their temperature; instead, they depend on much less efficient methods like panting.

Parking in the shade or cracking the windows does very little to counteract the rapid accumulation of heat. Within just a few minutes, dogs face an imminent risk of heatstroke or other severe complications.

How can you help a distressed dog trapped inside a locked, hot car? Georgia law, OCGA § 35-1-7, permits law enforcement officers to forcibly enter a vehicle to rescue an animal and grants them immunity from civil lawsuits for any damages incurred during the rescue.

TAKE ACTION: How You Can Help a Distressed Animal Trapped Inside a Locked, Hot Car

* Call 911.
* Stay on the scene to direct the law enforcement officer to the vehicle.
* Be prepared to show a copy of the law, Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 35-1-7.
(Some officers may not be aware that this law passed in 2019.)

Take a screenshot of the law below and save it on your phone; or print a hard copy and keep it in your wallet or car.

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-7: Liability of law enforcement officers performing duties at the scene of an emergency
(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) "Emergency" means an occurrence involving, or appearing to involve, a clear and imminent danger or threat to life, health, or property, including, but not limited to, the rescuing of a person or pet from a locked vehicle when such person or pet remaining within such vehicle presents a clear and imminent danger to such person's or pet's life or health.
(2) "Law enforcement officer" means any peace officer who is employed by this state or any political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give his or her full time to the preservation of public order or the protection of life and property or the prevention of crime. Such term shall include sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
(3) "Pet" means any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of its owner.
(b) A law enforcement officer shall not be liable at law for any action or actions done while performing any duty at the scene of an emergency except for gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or malfeasance.

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

Tips to keep your pet safe during this time of year.

06/28/2026

A few pics of some of our Juniors at GFWC International Convention!

06/28/2026

Congratulations to Junior member Betsy Wheeler! Betsy represented GFWC Georgia at GFWC LEADS in Arizona!

06/27/2026

GFWC challenge! Sign up for the Military Women’s Memorial today!

Please complete the information below to create your MWM account. Once your account is created and if you are a Servicewoman, you can complete your Military profile. Supporters of the Memorial can also create a Friend account to register Servicewomen, donate and stay in touch with the Memorial. Your...

06/21/2026

The Junior Conference Board met at TFS Lipscomb Cottage today and enjoyed a business session, laughter, horses and good food!

Follow for more about the equestrian program at TFS - the Director of Junior Clubs Happy Trails special project!

06/18/2026

The GFWC Georgia Clayton Junior Woman's Club officers were installed by 3rd Vice president Cimi Douglass. Greetings were brought by President Peggy Wilson. Welcome Rabun Co JWC to the Junior Conference!