Inclusion is open to film critics throughout the entire state of Georgia, although the majority of members are concentrated in the Metro Atlanta area.

GAFCA members represent the reviewing press through online, radio, television, or print media.

[5] The Oglethorpe Award is credited to the winning film's director and writer.

[6] Each January, GAFCA votes on their end-of-year awards for films released in the previous calendar year.

[7] In 2022, GAFCA released the runners-up alongside winners for the first time in their history.