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SUMMARY:Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
DESCRIPTION:The Ages of Globalization is designed for a global audience — students\, educators\, and lifelong learners — eager to deepen their understanding of global history and take action for sustainable development. \n​This track is specifically tailored for learners and educators in higher education. While open to all\, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course.  \nFrom February – April 2026\, learners and educators are invited to join weekly live sessions via Zoom. Learners will have the opportunity to directly engage with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs​​​​ to explore specific issues and topics across 10 Learning Modules.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/ages-of-globalization-higher-education-series/2026-03-03/
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SUMMARY:Georgia Academy for Economic Development - The Essentials (Thomaston)
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled “The Essentials.”  The Essentials may be beneficial to planners\, elected and appointed officials.  The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. \nDuring the full-day interactive course\, participants will enhance their collaborative leadership skills while learning what essential elements must be invested in for a community to experience a vibrant economy and manageable growth. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/georgia-academy-for-economic-development-the-essentials-8/
LOCATION:Upson EMC Annex\, 615 East Main Street\, Thomaston\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
DESCRIPTION:The Ages of Globalization is designed for a global audience — students\, educators\, and lifelong learners — eager to deepen their understanding of global history and take action for sustainable development. \n​This track is specifically tailored for learners and educators in higher education. While open to all\, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course.  \nFrom February – April 2026\, learners and educators are invited to join weekly live sessions via Zoom. Learners will have the opportunity to directly engage with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs​​​​ to explore specific issues and topics across 10 Learning Modules.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/ages-of-globalization-higher-education-series/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:EPG,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Topic: Home Grown Housing: Local Solutions for Georgia’s Housing Needs (Warner Robins)
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course offers city\, county\, and community leaders a clear-eyed look at Georgia’s housing challenges—and practical strategies to address them. Participants will explore the underlying forces shaping today’s housing shortage\, including demographic shifts\, supply constraints stemming from the Great Recession\, interest rate volatility\, and the impact of local land use policies. The course also highlights actionable steps communities can take to expand housing options\, from supporting small-scale infill development and missing middle housing to zoning updates\, reclaiming blighted properties\, and leveraging state programs and funding tools. Real-world examples from across Georgia will showcase how local governments are fostering housing that fits the needs of their residents\, workforce\, and long-term economic goals. \nFacilitators:  Matt Forshee and Jenny Robbins \n*This course was formerly named Housing 101 and Housing 201* \nLow ticket alert! \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/advanced-topic-home-grown-housing-warner-robins/
LOCATION:Flint Energies Member Center\, 98 Carl Vinson Parkway\, Warner Robins\, 31088\, United States
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SUMMARY:Climate Planning Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The GPA Climate Action Committee is hosting a spring book club meeting discussing Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves From the Tyranny of the Automobile by Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon.  \nYou do not need to be a member of the Climate Action Committee to attend.  \nTo register\, please email Hannah Mendillo.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/climate-planning-book-club-2/
CATEGORIES:EPG,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T080000
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SUMMARY:Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
DESCRIPTION:The Ages of Globalization is designed for a global audience — students\, educators\, and lifelong learners — eager to deepen their understanding of global history and take action for sustainable development. \n​This track is specifically tailored for learners and educators in higher education. While open to all\, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course.  \nFrom February – April 2026\, learners and educators are invited to join weekly live sessions via Zoom. Learners will have the opportunity to directly engage with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs​​​​ to explore specific issues and topics across 10 Learning Modules.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/ages-of-globalization-higher-education-series/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:EPG,Events
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SUMMARY:Advanced Topic: Collaborate and Thrive (Gainesville)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most cost-effective ways for leaders to create vibrant economies and maintain manageable growth is to collaborate on local and regional levels. If you desire to learn simple\, scalable\, and sustainable strategies for collaboration that result in improving your community\, plan to attend this Advanced Academy Course.\n\n\nThis session is best suited for those who play a key role in local decision-making\, such as existing elected officials and board members of community and economic development entities. Aspiring elected officials and board members are encouraged to attend as well. \n*This session was formerly named Collaborate or Perish \nFacilitators:  Jason Coley and Araina Reaves \n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/advanced-topic-collaborate-and-thrive-gainesville/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advanced Topic: Leveraging Incentives for Economic Impact (West Point)
DESCRIPTION:In The Essentials course\, you learned that the definition of economic development is the creation of jobs and new capital investment in your community.  The approach for “how” to do this successfully is as unique as your community itself.\n\n\nIf you’re interested in taking a deep dive on the specific requirements of industrial recruitment and the incentive process\, join us for this one-day class where you will learn the components of a successful industrial recruitment program. The creation and use of incentive policies\, measuring outcomes\, and how to better communicate your community’s assets to prospects will all be discussed by economic development experts from across Georgia. This Advanced Topic class is best suited for economic development professionals\, development authority board members\, and elected officials who want to learn more about traditional approaches to economic development. Registration includes all course materials and meals for the day. \nFacilitators: Ryan Waldrep\, Andrew Carnes\, and Jenny Robbins \n*This course formerly named Traditional Economic Development and Incentives* \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/advanced-topic-leveraging-incentives-for-economic-impact-west-point/
LOCATION:Kia Training Center\, 900 Kia Blvd.\, West Point\, 31833\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20251215T140712Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Economic Development Course
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Tech’s 2026 Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) \nAdvance your expertise in economic development planning with Georgia Tech’s nationally recognized 3-day Basic Economic Development course\, accredited by the International Economic Development Council. \nThis year’s course\, titled “Planning Ahead for Economic Development Success\,” focuses on the intersection of planning and economic development\, preparing attendees to be proactive and forward-thinking as they tackle today’s most pressing economic development trends and challenges. \nEarly bird registration ends on December 31\, 2025. \nLearn More & Register \n*CM Credits to be applied for
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/basic-economic-development-course/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Global Learning Center\, 84 5th St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2026 Spring Conference in Duluth. We look forward to seeing you there! More details to come.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/2026-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Gas South Convention Center\, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,EPG,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260116T180840Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180840Z
UID:10006760-1774339200-1774346400@georgiaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
DESCRIPTION:The Ages of Globalization is designed for a global audience — students\, educators\, and lifelong learners — eager to deepen their understanding of global history and take action for sustainable development. \n​This track is specifically tailored for learners and educators in higher education. While open to all\, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course.  \nFrom February – April 2026\, learners and educators are invited to join weekly live sessions via Zoom. Learners will have the opportunity to directly engage with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs​​​​ to explore specific issues and topics across 10 Learning Modules.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/ages-of-globalization-higher-education-series/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:EPG,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260204T181635Z
CREATED:20260204T181529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T181635Z
UID:10006770-1774339200-1774368000@georgiaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Georgia Academy for Economic Development - The Essentials (Jefferson)
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled “The Essentials.”  The Essentials may be beneficial to planners\, elected and appointed officials.  The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. \nDuring the full-day interactive course\, participants will enhance their collaborative leadership skills while learning what essential elements must be invested in for a community to experience a vibrant economy and manageable growth. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/georgia-academy-for-economic-development-the-essentials-9/
LOCATION:Jefferson Civic Center\, 65 Kissam St.\, Jefferson\, 30549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T080000
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UID:10006761-1774944000-1774951200@georgiaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
DESCRIPTION:The Ages of Globalization is designed for a global audience — students\, educators\, and lifelong learners — eager to deepen their understanding of global history and take action for sustainable development. \n​This track is specifically tailored for learners and educators in higher education. While open to all\, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course.  \nFrom February – April 2026\, learners and educators are invited to join weekly live sessions via Zoom. Learners will have the opportunity to directly engage with Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs​​​​ to explore specific issues and topics across 10 Learning Modules.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/ages-of-globalization-higher-education-series/2026-03-31/
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