The Georgia Review has long been a bastion of serious literary and artistic expression, publishing work that challenges and illuminates the human condition. Since its founding in 1947, the journal has maintained a commitment to excellence, offering a platform for both emerging and established voices. Its pages have featured Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award recipients, and artists whose work has shaped contemporary culture. The journal's curatorial vision is rooted in a belief that literature and art should engage with the complexities of the world. It seeks work that is formally adventurous, intellectually rigorous, and emotionally resonant. The Georgia Review does not adhere to a single aesthetic; rather, it values writing that demonstrates mastery of craft and a distinctive vision. Whether it is a short story that defies convention, a poem that captures the ineffable, or an essay that explores the intersections of personal and political life, the journal is dedicated to publishing work that endures. For this submission period, The Georgia Review welcomes unsolicited manuscripts of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. While the journal does not charge a submission fee, it is committed to paying its contributors, underscoring its respect for writers and their labor. The editorial team reads submissions with care, seeking work that contributes to the ongoing conversation in literature and the arts. This is not a venue for the derivative or the safe; it is a home for writing that risks something and, in doing so, rewards the reader.