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President’s Message – August 2025
August 6, 2025
President’s Message – August 2025

The countdown has begun, and the Fall Conference in Athens, October 8-10, will be here before we know it. Thank you to all who submitted conference sessions. We look forward to resuming our fall...


Fall Conference Scholarships Available
August 6, 2025
Fall Conference Scholarships Available

If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the 2025 GPA Fall Conference, the Georgia Planning Memorial Foundation offers scholarships up to $500. Applications are due in early...


Climate Action Group Updates
August 6, 2025
Climate Action Group Updates

Housing recovery and resilience strategies are often overlooked in proactive planning efforts such as comprehensive and economic development plans. And the Climate Action Group enjoyed a tour of the...


District 4 Board Vacancy 
August 6, 2025
District 4 Board Vacancy 

GPA extends many thanks to Jenny Parmer for her service as GPA District 4 Director. Jenny has recently taken a new position which takes her out of District 4. With the Board vacancy in District 4,...


Chapter and APA Elections Are Here
August 4, 2025
Chapter and APA Elections Are Here

The election period for the GPA Board will open beginning August 6. Please check your email for your personalized ballot from directvote. Meet our candidates...


Policy and Advocacy Committee Update
August 4, 2025
Policy and Advocacy Committee Update

In June, in conjunction with APA’s Planners’ Day, Georgia chapter members met virtually with Senator Jon Ossoff and Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock. Members also had one-on-one meetings with...


President’s Message – July
July 3, 2025
President’s Message – July

Here are some quick Georgia Chapter and APA updates: The Georgia Chapter Board conducted its annual retreat in Macon, Georgia at the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission on June 11. At the...