Most of us can remember that one coach we had along the way that was tougher than all the rest. Mean, hateful, angry, old, unreasonable...

It has been said that GHSA loses money on officials; we want to take a closer look as to why this statement has been made. It is...

The GHSA found themselves very short on playoff qualified officials entering the first round of the GHSA State Football Playoffs. The...

Preparing for a game has many different meanings, and we all have our own routines that make us comfortable. The power of preparation is...

It's has been a crazy season, for sure. So many cancellations, reschedules, and modifications. So many changes. So many unknowns. ...

Officiating can take a toll on the mind and the body, but one thing that stays constant is the fun you can have on the field, court,...

In November of 2019 GHSA posted a video explaining how the GHSA was funded. In this video Robin Hines goes on to explain the member dues...

The GHSA State Executive Committee meeting that took place on October 5, 2020 produced a positive outcome for soccer officials working in...

In the wake of many unusual things this year, the GHSA State Executive Committee is set to vote for a $10 pay raise for soccer officials...

The 4 Questions campaign is designed to be a short and quick read for our audience to become more informed about current issues that are...

James Arnold talks about camps and the way of the future.

In this crazy world it is hard enough to focus on getting ready for the season and for the big game. Here are 5 creative ways to improve...

There are so many great things to learn from the spirit of competition. It teaches players and coaches the fundamental disciplines to...

GAOA Softball Official of the year, Robbie Guest, is slated to speak at the 2020 NASO eSummit. Robbie is entering his 21st year in...

GAOA asked four questions regarding the insurance program that GHSA provides for every registered contest official. In the event that an...

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The high school contest officials we honor today have been chosen as GAOA’s 2020 Officials of the Year in their respective sport and 2020...

Representation for officials is an age-old, but hotter-than-ever topic here in Georgia. The GAOA has been working hard to help...

On May 22, GAOA had 3 questions for Ernie Yarbrough, Director of Officiating for GHSA. Here was question number 2 pertaining to the...

Late night chats, study guides and rule books. Then comes meetings, tests and more late night chats. The preparation alone will turn...

A message from GACA and GAOA.

About a year and a half ago, the GAOA BOD set out to restructure the organization and this time in 2019 we released that information in a...

Last week on May 22 we asked Ernie Yarbrough 3 questions: Will there be sanitation requirements for official’s locker rooms? Has there...

What is next for officials...