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  • Planning with Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal GA Online Course Registration Deadline

    This course is an online course in Google Classroom, with 4 weekly assignments that will take about an hour of your time and 4 mandatory Zoom meetings every Wednesday from 10am-12pm, September 10 - October 31.This course is designed to educate local government staff in Coastal Georgia about effective ways to incorporate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) like green infrastructure practices, living shorelines, and other sustainable alternatives into the planning process to ensure a successful project for both residents and the local ecosystem.

  • Economic Development Forum: Small Business Support and Resources

    The Lost Druid 2866 Washington Street, Avondale Estates, GA, United States

    Expect dynamic presentations, actionable insights, and a Q&A session where you’ll engage directly with these leaders to explore how best to serve your community. ARC staff will also share additional resource strategies to support your planning and implementation efforts.

  • Author Talk: Work in Progress: A Drone’s Eye View of Growth and Canopy Loss

    Kendeda Building 825 Warner Street SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Atlanta’s landscapes are changing rapidly. Towering cranes, cleared forests, and endless construction zones are reshaping this city right before our eyes. Join photographer Peter Essick and writer Dan Chapman for an evening that explores this transformation from a whole new perspective.

    Free

  • Park(ing) Day at Georgia Tech

    Park(ing) day is a global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into public parks and social spaces to advocate for safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people.

    Free

  • Atlanta Way Day

    Tara Theatre 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Atlanta Way Day, in partnership with The Tara Theatre, Neighborhood Nexus, and Hands On Atlanta, provides a platform for individuals and organizations to spotlight challenges or critical needs in Metro Atlanta.

  • Fall Conference Sponsor Sign Up Deadline

    Expand Your Reach, Elevate Your Impact Gain meaningful exposure at the GPA Fall Conference while engaging with planning professionals from across Georgia during three days of networking and professional development. […]

  • Advanced Topic-Traditional Economic Development & Incentives

    Flint Energies Member Center 98 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, United States

    Georgia Academy for Economic Development offers opportunities to take 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. Beneficial to economic development professionals, development authority board members, and elected officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

    $195

  • Fall 2025 Conference

    The Classic Center 300 N Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

    Please join us for the 2025 GPA Fall Conference from Wednesday, October 8 through Friday, October 10!  We can’t wait to gather planners, community leaders, and partners from across Georgia for three unforgettable days of learning, inspiration, and connection at the Georgia Planning Association’s Fall Conference, Bridging the Gaps: Planning for All.

  • AI for the Public Sector

    Georgia Tech Global Learning Center 84 5th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Georgia Tech's "AI for the Public Sector" program provides a jargon-free introduction to AI with real-world applications in public service, including traffic management, infrastructure and utilities, and community service delivery.

  • TrailNation Summit

    The Hilton Downtown Cleveland 100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, United States

    The TrailNation™ Summit offers a unique opportunity for professional planners to earn 13 AICP CM credits. This is only national event focused on accelerating trail network development as essential infrastructure […]

  • Transportation & Land Use Law Training Sessions

    Sign up now for a FREE GPA planning & zoning training event on October 29, 10:00 to 2:00 in Canton at the Cherokee County administration building. Lunch will be provided. Sessions will be for transportation planning and land use law.

    Free

  • Climate Action Committee Happy Hour

    Truck & Tap Lawrenceville 175 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA, United States

    Please join the Climate Action Committee for an in-person happy hour event at Truck and Tap in Lawrenceville. The Climate Action Committee is excited to welcome GPA and non-GPA members for an afternoon of learning about the committee and its mission, all while networking with colleagues, and supporting a local downtown community.

  • World Planning Day – Dekalb County

    Rainbow Park Amphitheatre 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, Georgia, United States

    DeKalb County World Planning Day is an annual event hosted by the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department that brings planning to the community in a fun and engaging event.