The Georgia Review, a literary journal of long-standing repute, opens its 2026–2027 essay submissions to writers whose work can sustain a conversation across a broad readership. The journal seeks essays that are intellectually rigorous and formally considered, whether in traditional or hybrid modes. Translations are also considered, provided the translator has secured rights prior to submission. The review recommends submitting only one essay per reading period. Manuscripts must be double-spaced, and while there is no strict length limit, prose works of 9,000 words or longer are rarely published. Accepted contributors receive $50 per printed page, capped at $800, along with two copies of the issue and a 50% discount on additional copies. The editorial vision favors essays that move beyond the merely personal or informational, aiming instead for work that engages a public intellectual register. The Georgia Review has historically published essays that blend criticism, memoir, and reportage, and this call continues that tradition. The submission fee of $3 supports the journal’s operations and is standard for its open reading periods.