Events
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Georgia Tech ScARP Reception
Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning 460 4th St. NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis event offers the opportunity to mingle with fellow planners, learn more about what the school is doing, and raise money to support the great work of students and faculty. Please RSVP by Friday, February 13.
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Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
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. From 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.
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Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials (Thomaston)
Upson EMC Annex 615 East Main Street, Thomaston, GA, United StatesThe 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."Â Â The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials.
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Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
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. From 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.
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Advanced Topic: Home Grown Housing: Local Solutions for Georgia’s Housing Needs (Warner Robins)
Flint Energies Member Center 98 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, United StatesThis 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.
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Climate Planning Book Club
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. You do not need to be a member of the Climate Action Committee to attend. Learn how to register.
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Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series
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. From 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.
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Advanced Topic: Collaborate and Thrive (Gainesville)
The Boathouse 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United StatesOne 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.
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Advanced Topic: Leveraging Incentives for Economic Impact (West Point)
Kia Training Center 900 Kia Blvd., West Point, United StatesOne 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.
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Basic Economic Development Course
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center 84 5th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesAdvance 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. Early bird registration ends December 31.