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Georgia College Speech and Debate Team

Georgia College welcomes students without prior debate experience, practices weekly and competes in IPDA and NPDA formats. A novice debater won the team’s fall 2026 IPDA title.

Atkinson Hall at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville.

Collegiate debate program

Georgia College & State University

Activity: Active

The October 19 team report names Mason Nixon as novice IPDA tournament champion after competition at the University of Alabama that weekend; the official Crimson Classic/UA Alumni Swing schedule lists the event on October 17–18, 2026.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-17. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Georgia College Speech and Debate Team.

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How the program debates

Georgia College’s Speech and Debate Team combines tournament training with public-facing civil discourse. It practices on Monday evenings in Terrell Hall, welcomes students with no previous debate experience and competes in IPDA and National Parliamentary Debate Association formats. At the University of Alabama tournament in fall 2026, Georgia College debater Mason Nixon won the novice IPDA tournament championship. The program also receives support from the Dr. Robert E. “Buzz” Lee Endowed Civil Discourse Fund. Students can contact the director through the team page to ask about joining and current meeting details.

Debate formats

Circuits and associations

Not documented.

Program support

The team receives support in part from the Robert E. “Buzz” Lee Endowed Fund for Civil Discourse.Source

Joining and participation

Eligibility
Students from all backgrounds are welcome; prior debate experience is not required.Source
How to join
Contact the team director through the official program page to ask about joining.Source
Practice arrangements
The team page lists Monday practice at 5 p.m. in the basement of Terrell Hall; confirm the current schedule with the director.Source
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History and achievements

Georgia College restarted its speech and debate team in fall 2022 and hosts public debates on campus.Source

  • 2026 · University of Alabama tournament

    Mason Nixon won the novice IPDA tournament championship at the University of Alabama tournament.

    IPDA public debate

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Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.