The Georgia Council for International Visitors is to host its International Ball on Saturday evening, April 23, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead.

The ball is the organization’s annual fund-raising event and provides an opportunity for area residents to meet members of the Atlanta consular corps.

GCIV’s purpose is to connect “Georgians to the World,” one person at a time, through a program of high-level citizen diplomacy.

The cost of individual tickets is $175. Call (404) 832-5560 for more information regarding sponsorships and tickets.