Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics.

This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K -12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education.

Please scroll down to see photos of previous Eastside winners, along with a link to all rules and regulations.

Entries are due to Mrs. Gober no later than January 17, 2025. All work must be original. Writing pieces must have been done by the student and without the help of others. Entries can be handwritten neatly or typed on the front of the paper only (don't write on the back). Visit the links below to see the official rules and guidelines. Gifted students in all grade levels are expected to participate!