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  • 2023 Florida Planning Conference

    Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL, United States

    Join the APA Florida in Jacksonville for their 2023 Florida Planning Conference. You don't want to miss this event with spectacular mobile tours and compelling sessions they have planned that will explore the Roots and Rivers of Florida.

  • APA/GPA Election Deadline

    The 2023 ballot for the APA/AICP National Consolidated Elections has been emailed. If you are a member in good standing, you should have received an email from the APA Election Coordinator with your login information for the 2023 elections. The election period will close on September 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

  • Fall Conference 2023

    The DeSoto 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    GPA will return to Savannah for our three-day Fall Conference, which will take place on September 20 - 22, 2023. The conference will be held at The DeSoto, a historic […]

  • Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit

    Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This event will be an opportunity to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits with all forms of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

    $100

  • AICP Exam Registration Opens

    AICP Certification brings value to your career, the organization you work for, and the communities you serve. Registration opens on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:00am CST and closes on […]

  • The Essentials – Midway

    Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, Midway

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • The Essentials – Tifton

    Georgia Chamber Tifton 1001 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA, United States

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • Advanced Topic-Housing 101: The Foundation

    City of Madison Public Safety Complex 160 N. Main Street, Madison, United States

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • Sally Bethea MCP’ 80 Book Talk: Keeping the Chattahoochee

    John and Joyce Caddell Building Caddell Flex-Space

    This book talk event will be facilitated by Dr. Brian Stone, Professor of City & Regional Planning and feature Sally Sierer Bethea, MCP '80, author of "Keeping the Chattahoochee" with […]

  • Advanced Topic-Traditional Economic Development & Incentives

    The Atrium-Douglas 114 N Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA, United States

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • MARTA’S Planning Speaker Series

    MARTA Headquarters 2424 Piedmont Rd, NE, 1st Floor, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This first speaker series will discuss Brookhaven’s Multimodal Study and feature Patrice S. Ruffin Dowdell, AICP, Assistant City Manager, Brookhaven, GA. CM credits are available.

    Free

  • AICP Exam Registration Deadline

    If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, you’ve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in […]

  • 74th World Town Planning Day

    Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning 460 4th St. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Wednesday, November 8th is recognized as World Town Planning Day, and the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning (SCARP) invites you to a session on Collaboration, Ethical Principals, and Equity in Community Planning featuring City of Atlanta, Department of Planning Commissioner Jahnee R Prince.

  • Zoning Procedures Law Download Virtual Discussion

    EPG is hosting our annual signature Law Panel this year focused on the Impact Fees in Georgia. Join us and our wonderful panelists for this virtual event to discuss Georgia's Impact Fees. 1.5 CM credit.

  • Drawdown Georgia: Climate + Equity

    Agnes Scott College 141 E. College Ave, Decatur, GA, United States

    Drawdown Georgia invites you to a powerful, in-person conversation that will explore the many ways that Georgians can--and already are--working to ensure that we all have access to the environmental, economic, and health benefits associated with advancing climate solutions in our state.

  • The Essentials-Atlanta

    Georgia Municipal Association 201 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • Advanced Topic-Workforce Planning-Midway

    Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, Midway

    Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

    $195

  • Mentor Program Application Due

    GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. The 2024 program will run from January to June. Applications are due by December 1.

  • Deadline to Log CM Credits

    AICP Members - Only a Couple of Weeks Left in the CM Reporting Period! The AICP Certification Maintenance Credit Reporting period ends on December 31, 2023 - don’t forget to […]

  • Spring Session Proposals Due

    The GPA 2024 Spring Conference session proposal window has been extended. Proposals will be accepted through Wednesday, January 31, at 11:59 pm. 

  • Conference Sponsorship Deadline

    Is your organization interested in reaching planners from across Georgia? Consider becoming a conference sponsor! GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. Deadline is March 15.

  • Deadline for Early Registration for Spring Conference

    Join planning colleagues for a great selection of sessions, a Keynote Address by Tom Nissalke, Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and networking with peers in the planning industry. Early registration ends on March 8.

  • GPA EDI International Women’s Day Panel Discussion

    Georgia Municipal Association 201 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Georgia Planning Association's Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to present a panel discussion featuring four accomplished women planners who come from a range of backgrounds and offer […]

  • GT SCaRP Alumni-Student Mixer

    Caddell Flex Space 280 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Student Planning Association, in partnership with SCaRP, would like to invite you to an Alumni-Student Mixer! Knowing there is such a rich community of alumni in the Atlanta metro, we wanted to plan an event to bring together cohorts from across the years.  

  • GPA Climate Action Committee Meeting

    At this meeting of the Climate Action Committee we will continue our work empowering planners on climate action. Please email Marilyn Hall for more information.

  • AICP Office Hours

    AICP Office Hours to help answer your questions about the spring 2024 AICP certification cycle. Please review the materials first. Open to members and nonmembers.

  • Parks & Greenspace Conference

    Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Each year, Park Pride hosts the annual Parks & Greenspace Conference, the largest parks conference in the southeast, showcasing thought leaders from Atlanta and across the nation.

  • Climate Planner Book Club

    Grab your lunch and join us from your desk to talk about our spring title - "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration" by Jake Bittle.

    Free

  • 2024 GPA Spring Conference

    Mark your calendar, the 2024 GPA Spring Conference date has been confirmed for March 27, 2024, at the Georgia International Convention Center.

  • 2024 National Planning Conference

    MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER

    NPC24 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in the vibrant city of Minneapolis and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will […]

  • GPA Board Nominations Open

    It's that time again. GPA will be accepting nominations for the GPA Board of Directors beginning April 30, 2024. Can we count on you to lead our Chapter in serving […]

  • Local Wetlands Protection Workshop

    Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United States

    The UGA River Basin Center and UGA School of Law Land Conservation Clinic will co-host a Local Wetlands Protection Workshop at the University of Georgia on May 7. Learn more and register.

  • Radical Adaptation

    Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Carter Library, Trees Atlanta and A Cappella Books welcome Georgia Tech Professor Brian Stone Jr. for a look at three significant impacts of climate change affecting every major city around the world: extreme heat, flooding, and drought.

    Free

  • Board Nominations Due

    GPA is looking for candidates for the following positions: President-Elect District Director for Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 AICP Director-at-Large (two positions) Serving as an elected leader in APA […]

  • Earning and Logging CM Credits Extended

    Take time now to make sure you have the credits required for the reporting period which closed on December 31, 2023. The grace period for earning and logging CM credits […]

  • GPA Award Nominations Open

    GPA is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 Awards Program application cycle beginning Monday, June 10, 2024. 

  • Climate Action Committee Meeting and Field Trip

    Middle Georgia Regional Commission 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA, United States

    Meeting followed by tour of the Robins Solar Project & Echeconnee Creek WMA Expansion.

    Free

  • GPA Programs Committee Meeting

    GPA members interested in getting involved in the Fall and/or Spring Conference planning can attend the GPA Programs committee meeting held virtually.

  • 2024 ConnectATL: The Future of Mobility and Community

    Georgia World Congress Center 285 International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Atlanta Regional Commission is excited to invite you to attend this year's ConnectATL event with our friends from the Georgia Department of Transportation. We have crafted an incredible day […]

  • Community Action for Climate Change Webinar

    This webinar, featuring Cate Mingoya, Author of Climate Action for Busy People, and Mara Parker, Montgomery County, MD Climate Adaptation Program Manager, will present a roadmap with helpful case studies for anyone who wants to boost their community’s climate resilience and move the needle toward environmental justice. 1.5 AICP CM credits