Welcome From The Host President

Dear Christian Friends,

The General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. Atlanta 2012 Host Committee joins the City of Atlanta and Georgians from all across the state with great pride, excitement and eager anticipation of your visit for the 132^nd Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention, USA., Inc. under the capable leadership of President Dr. Julius R. Scruggs. Having hosted the Convention in 1985, 1992 and 2005, we look forward to the Convention’s return and the wonderful opportunities for Georgians to fellowship with Baptists from across the nation in an atmosphere characteristic of “Southern Hospitality.” We welcome you!

Your Atlanta experience promises to be an extraordinary one! While in this historic city, we encourage you to explore the many attractions Atlanta has to offer including: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, the Herndon Home, the Carter Presidential Center, The Hammonds House Galleries, the Atlanta University Center, The new World of Coca Cola, the Georgia Aquarium and many more.

We invite you to enjoy the rich and diverse heritage of the city. Atlanta is home to many cultures and the vibrant multicultural citizens of this town maintain a strong connection to the past with a vigilant eye on the future. The Georgia World Congress Center , the Convention venue, is conveniently located in close proximity to a myriad of amenities, including hotels, fine restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and most importantly, Baptist churches, where many spiritual events are being scheduled.