Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia kick off national cookie season 

ALBANY — If you’re smelling something good in the air about now, don’t be surprised. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia kicked off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season Jan. 2 as Scouts look to explore possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.

“The Girl Scout Cookie Program invites girls to explore new possibilities while building real-world skills,” Krystal Crawford, CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, said. “We’re thrilled to launch Exploremores, a new cookie this year, as girls take the lead in running their very own cookie businesses.

“Through goal-setting, problem-solving, and teamwork, they gain confidence and valuable experience that will serve them long after cookie season ends.”

Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie, will join the legendary cookie lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.

In addition to the exciting new cookie, the 2026 lineup will include fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and more

“All funds raised from local cookie sales help fund camps, programs and financial aid for girls who cannot afford to pay fees,”  Cullena Mays, the region’s community engagement manager, said. “The cookie sales program is one of our biggest fundraisers, and it strengthens entrepreneurial skills, supports service projects and troop travel, and helps build relationships among girls in the program.”

Mays, who has been back with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for a year after taking a break from a previous nine-year stint, said cookies will be available for order and purchase through March 8. Initial orders will be delivered on Feb. 1.

“The public will see booth sales spring up throughout the region,” Mays said. “Those will be set up by individual Scouts. The public can go online to www.gshg.org to find out where sales will take place. They can also order at the website. Cost is still $5 a box.”

Crawford said the worldwide Girl Scout Cookie program helps young girls discover themselves.

“Right now, Girl Scouts all over the world are exploring who they are, what they can do and all they can become,” she said. “Your purchase helps them make the world a better place — one box of cookies at a time.”

How to purchase Girl Scout Cookies this year:
• If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to her.
• If you don’t know a Girl Scout, check with your local council or use the Girl Scout Cookie
Finder by entering your zip code. There you can find a troop selling at a nearby booth, or you can purchase cookies to be shipped directly to you from troops nationwide. This link
can also be used to find a local booth, purchase cookies, and/or to donate cookies for local community causes.
• You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about Girl Scout Cookie news. 

Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, and locally from Jan. 2-March 8. Visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to sign up to be notified as soon as your local troop begins selling in your area.