In the Fall of 2017, Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America) announced that starting in February of 2019 all of its programs would be open to girls. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, which has chartered Troop 77 continuously since 1950, chartered Troop 177 making them one of the first Scout Troops for girls. Many of the leadership of Troop 77 had long wished the same personal development opportunities scouts offer boys were open to girls. Within a few months, Troop 177 recruited over 10 scouts who quickly began camping, earning merit badges, and advancing.
When BSA announced a co-ed troop pilot late 2024, Oak Grove Scouting immediately raised its hand and combined Troop 77 and 177 into a single, coed unit. In 2025, Scout Troop 77 was very proud to be one of only five coed Troops across the Atlanta area.