Georgia Atlanta North Mission
Mission leaders
J. Andrew and Shannon Dent
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 1150 Cole Drive SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 1275 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F / 11°C | 35°F / 2°C | 139 mm |
| Feb | 59°F / 15°C | 42°F / 5°C | 150 mm |
| Mar | 65°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 126 mm |
| Apr | 72°F / 22°C | 51°F / 11°C | 111 mm |
| May | 79°F / 26°C | 60°F / 16°C | 138 mm |
| Jun | 85°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 128 mm |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 71°F / 22°C | 140 mm |
| Aug | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 165 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 132 mm |
| Oct | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 85 mm |
| Nov | 63°F / 17°C | 45°F / 7°C | 76 mm |
| Dec | 55°F / 13°C | 39°F / 4°C | 123 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Atlanta Georgia Temple — Operating (June 1, 1983) · ~0 km
- Greenville South Carolina Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~220 km
- Birmingham Alabama Temple — Operating (September 3, 2000) · ~225 km
- Huntsville Alabama Temple — Under construction (15 August 2026) · ~230 km
The Church in Georgia
- Church Membership
- 92,581
- Stakes
- 19
- Congregations
- 163
- FamilySearch Centers
- 44
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2003
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources