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Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

The Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is the largest organization of food & nutrition professionals in the state.

An affiliate of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Georgia Academy) is the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the state. The Georgia Academy is committed to improving the health of Georgians utilizing our members, the state’s leaders in nutrition and health. Over 1500 strong, the Georgia Academy members include registered and licensed dietitians, registered dietetic technicians and nutrition students and interns employed or interning in a variety of settings including hospitals and clinics, schools, public health and community agencies, business, academia, private practice and more. Our members are spread throughout Georgia – a network of health professionals ready to serve as resources to the public, media and public policy makers. This page was developed as a key communication tool for Georgia Academy members. It will help the Georgia Academy fulfill its mission and vision to empower members to be the state’s food and nutrition leaders and to optimize Georgian’s health through food and nutrition. Visit often for updates on member issues, public policy updates, professional development opportunities and links to nutrition resources. Any inappropriate or offensive comments or posts will be deleted at the moderators discretion.

10/20/2026

✨ GEORGIA DIETITIANS — THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GET CONNECTED! ✨

Are you a Georgia Registered Dietitian who isn’t currently a member of the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND)?

Let’s change that!

From October 6 – November 17, use code GAFALL25 when you join or renew your Academy membership to waive the reinstatement fee!

🌟 WHAT DO YOU GET WITH GAND?
💚 Member-only networking & social events
📚 Free & discounted continuing education
💼 Exclusive professional resources
🚀 First access to our members-only job board
🌱 Leadership & professional development opportunities
🗣️ A stronger collective voice for our profession
And your membership makes an impact beyond you!

🇺🇸 Academy membership supports advocacy to advance Medical Nutrition Therapy, protect and expand our scope of practice, defend licensure, and elevate RDNs as trusted nutrition experts.

🍑 Here in Georgia, 20% of Academy membership dues are returned directly to GAND to support education, networking, leadership, and advocacy opportunities for dietitians across our state.

Whether you're a new RDN or have been practicing for decades… whether you're in clinical, private practice, community, food service, industry, research, telehealth, or something completely different…
THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU IN GAND! 💚

🍂 JOIN OR RENEW: October 6 – November 17
🎟️ USE CODE: GAFALL25
🔗 join or renew on the Academy website eatrightpro.org

Come connect. Come grow. Come get involved.

10/20/2026

Time is running out! Submit your GAND ACE 2027 speaker proposal today ‼️

🍑 Have an idea worth growing? We want to hear it! 🎤

Speaker proposals are now OPEN for GAND ACE 2027!

📅 March 25–26, 2027 📍 Emory University | Atlanta, GA 🍑 Theme: GEORGIA GROWN

We’re looking for engaging speakers and fresh ideas across six areas:

🍑 Georgia Grown
❤️ Grown for Health
🤝 Growing Healthy Communities
🌎 Growing a Sustainable Food Future
🔬 Growing Nutrition Science
🚀 Growing the RDN

From Georgia agriculture and food as medicine to AI, emerging research, sustainability, leadership, and innovation—bring us your best ideas!

⏰ Proposals open through October 31, 2026.

👉 Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/B4ah2KZVHPTaRD819 or go to link in bio 🔗

Bring your ideas. Share your expertise. Help us grow the future of nutrition and dietetics. 🌱

10/19/2026

Your GAND Board is here for you. Listen as Sherry Coleman Collins, the GAND President, shares her "why" for being involved in GAND along with one of her favorite quotes, "No matter where your career takes you, you're a dietitian first." Your GAND Board members are available to answer your questions about membership, volunteering, and how we're working together to advance the profession in Georgia. GAND is all of us!

10/17/2026

Holiday Celebration + Community Service for GAND Legacy Circle (60+ and/or retired)

Wednesday, December 2 | 9:30–11:30 a.m.

We will gather at Urban Recipe in Atlanta for a hands-on volunteer experience supporting their mission to promote food security and dignity through equitable food access, relationship building, and community participation.

📍 Urban Recipe
970 Jefferson St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Our volunteer work will include:

📦 Building boxes
🥫 Food packaging
🤝 Helping with warehouse upkeep
Parking: FREE parking is available in the large gated lot off Jefferson St. NW, adjacent to the warehouse. If the lot is full, street parking is available on Jefferson or across the street on Bedford. Please park only in designated spaces and do not move cones.

What to wear:
👟 Closed-toe, comfortable shoes
🧥 Dress comfortably for the weather—the warehouse does not have central heat or AC and can get chilly!
💧 Bring water
😷 If you have a cough or sniffles, please wear a mask.

When you arrive, look for the Urban Recipe signage, enter through the open bay doors, and head toward the back of the warehouse near the Urban Recipe banner. Staff will be there to help!

After we work hard, we’ll head over to Souper Jenny for lunch and some well-deserved time to relax, reconnect, and enjoy each other's company!

📍 Souper Jenny
1802 Huff Rd
Atlanta, GA 30318

Please register for the December event here: State if you are volunteering and eating or just volunteering or just meeting for lunch.
👉https://eatrightgeorgia.org/event/gand-legacy-circle-social/

Retirement may mean a change in your professional schedule, but it doesn't have to mean stepping away from the people, friendships, and profession that have been such an important part of your life.

We hope you'll join us, bring a friend, and continue being part of our Georgia dietitian community!

Questions or want to connect with Diane about the Legacy Circle?
📧 Diane Heller: [email protected]

10/16/2026

The GAND Stronger Together Mentor Program is here to uplift and connect Georgia dietitians! Whether you’re just starting out, changing specialties, exploring a new career path, or seeking growth in your current role, this program is designed for you.

By pairing experienced RDs with those looking for guidance, we’re creating a supportive space where collaboration, wisdom, and encouragement thrive. Mentors and mentees commit to meeting twice a month for 4 months, and we hope relationships continue to grow beyond the program.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected dietetics community. Applications are now open!

Mentor application: https://forms.gle/BdiKkhmxDc9v7Hsf8

Mentee application: https://forms.gle/daUdVBWkyNNLgr2c7

10/15/2026

Position Title: Clinical Dietitian

Company: A healthcare system in Valdosta, Georgia

Position Summary:
Clinical Dietician�Valdosta, GA�$70K-90K/yr

The Clinical Dietician will contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by providing nutrition services (including assessment, modified diet formulation, and nutrition counseling/consultation) for all age groups cared for at the cancer center. They will provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients across the cancer continuum, including prevention, active treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

See the rest of the listing, including details about skills, benefits, how to apply and more at eatrightgeorgia.org on the Members Only Job Board!

🍑 Members get job postings straight to their inbox one week before it is posted on social media. Become a member today and be the first to hear about your next job!

📢If you’re hiring, GAND can help you reach qualified nutrition professionals across Georgia. Visit our website to request a job posting.

10/15/2026

🍑 Have an idea worth growing? We want to hear it! 🎤

Speaker proposals are now OPEN for GAND ACE 2027!

📅 March 25–26, 2027 📍 Emory University | Atlanta, GA 🍑 Theme: GEORGIA GROWN

We’re looking for engaging speakers and fresh ideas across six areas:

🍑 Georgia Grown
❤️ Grown for Health
🤝 Growing Healthy Communities
🌎 Growing a Sustainable Food Future
🔬 Growing Nutrition Science
🚀 Growing the RDN

From Georgia agriculture and food as medicine to AI, emerging research, sustainability, leadership, and innovation—bring us your best ideas!

⏰ Proposals open through October 31, 2026.

👉 Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/B4ah2KZVHPTaRD819 or go to link in bio 🔗

Bring your ideas. Share your expertise. Help us grow the future of nutrition and dietetics. 🌱

10/12/2026

🥦🥒Have your purchased your Fresh Harvest box yet?

Supporting GAND PAC has never been easier!

You can bring the farmers market to your doorstep with Fresh Harvest and they'll donate 10% of EVERY purchase from August through the end of November right back to GAND PAC! 🥦

Fresh Harvest partners with 20+ local organic farms and 100+ producers to deliver fresh, customizable grocery boxes all across metro Atlanta. Shop everything from produce and dairy to meats, bread, and prepared foods. 🥬🥩🍋

Whether you're an existing Fresh Harvest customer or brand new to them you can use the special discount code GAND2026 for a one-time $15 off coupon.

Once the coupon is used, Fresh Harvest will automatically track every order back to our fundraiser and donate 10% of EVERY purchase you make with them through the end of November!

Link: https://freshharvest.com/

10/11/2026

Reminder: This event was rescheduled to November 19 from 6–8 p.m. at Politan Row at Ashford Lane.

Join us for a Friendsgiving-themed evening with dinner provided by Monte Nido, networking, and an optional opportunity to bring a shelf-stable food donation for a local organization.

Please RSVP here: https://eatrightgeorgia.org/event/metro-atlanta-meet-up/

Address

4780 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Ste A #512
Atlanta, GA
30338

Website

http://www.eatrightgeorgia.org/

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