National Civics Bee® - Georgia State Finals

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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and 8 local chambers of commerce across Georgia to host a nonpartisan statewide civics competition. The 2024-25 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Georgia State Finals will receive a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2025.

Judges

Allen Fore has more than 30 years of experience in public policy at the local, state, and national levels.  At Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore manages corporate public affairs, state government relations, and special projects throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore served as an Assistant Attorney General of Illinois, general counsel to the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, and with the U.S. Department of Education.

Mr. Fore served as a Captain and Judge Advocate General in the Illinois Army National Guard and was elected to the Belvidere, IL City Council.  Mr. Fore received his B.A. from Eureka College and a Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University.