State Poet Laureate

In 1925, Georgia established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Chelsea Rathburn, who was appointed in 2019. Rathburn is the author of several poetry collections, including Still Life with Mother and Knife (Louisiana State University Press, 2019).

City and County Poets Laureate 

Athens

In 2024, Mikhayla Robinson Smith was appointed the poet laureate of Athens, Georgia. 

Atlanta

In 2021, Pearl Cleage was named poet laureate of Atlanta, Georgia.

McDonough

In 2023, Steaven L. Mischer was appointed poet laureate of Stockbridge and McDonough.