About Us

Georgia began to participate in Odyssey of the Mind in 1983. In our twentieth anniversary year, 2003, Georgia Odyssey of the Mind had nearly 2,000 students participating! 2023 was our fortieth anniversary year, and happily we are still going strong. Each year, Georgia teams from Divisions I, II, and III have gone on to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Beginning in 1992, Georgia has been represented by Division IV teams as well. The thrill of being part of a international group of award winning problem solvers has been a remarkable experience for Georgia’s creative stars.

While teams are responsible for their own fund-raising for World Finals expenses, it will remain the goal of Georgia Odyssey of the Mind to raise funds to contribute to this effort. Every year, Georgia Odyssey of the Mind makes a contribution to each of the Georgia teams going to World Finals. Much of the success and growth of Georgia Odyssey of the Mind is due to the commitment of parents and teachers who volunteer hundreds of hours to coach and the Georgia Odyssey of the Mind Board of Directors who oversee the program. Small stipends, materials, transportation, and membership dues are often provided by the schools, but overwhelmingly the coaches contribute their time and energy because of their dedication to young people and their enthusiasm for creative problem solving.