Welcome to Athens, GA
Official AO for the CVMA® Nationals 2025
23-29 June 2025
The Classic Center
300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
The Athens, GA Classic Center will host all meetings, vendors, and licensed CVMA® store
Georgia: A Brief History
CVMA® Region I welcomes you to the beautiful state of Georgia. We’re excited to host you for the 25th Annual National Convention and meeting of the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association®.
Quick Facts
- Date of Statehood: January 2, 1788
- Nickname: “The Peach State”
- State Bird: Brown Thrasher
- State Flower: Rosa Laevigata
Georgia State Law
Concealed Carry & State Reciprocity
- Open Carry is legal only with a Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL) or a concealed carry permit from a state Georgia honors.
- Concealed Carry is legal for Georgia residents with a WCL, any lawful weapons carrier, and non-residents with a license/permit issued by any other state- provided they meet Georgia’s reciprocity laws.
- It is unlawful to carry in schools, official government buildings, and courthouses.
GA Concealed Carry Laws:
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ga-gun-laws/
Georgia State Motorcycle Laws
- Helmets ARE required for BOTH riders and passengers; these helmets MUST be (at a minimum) DOT certified. Violations punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to 1 year in jail and/or community service.
- Must have a windshield large enough to offer eye protection, have a visor on the helmet, or use approved eyewear.
- Passengers must have a seat affixed to the motorcylce with dedicated footrests, or a sidecar.
- All motorcycles will have functioning headlights, taillights, turn signals, and a license plate illuminated from a minimum of 50 feet.
- Handlebars cannot be more than 25” above the operator’s seat.
GA Motorcycle Laws: https://lawtigers.com/blog/georgia-motorcycle-laws-what-every-rider-should-know/
https://trackbill.com/bill/georgia-house-bill-166-motorcycle-mobility-safety-act-enact/783455