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  • Advanced Topic-Traditional Economic Development & Incentives

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

  • Advanced Topic-AI 101 for Local Officials

    Coastal Regional Commission-Darien 1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien, GA, 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 $95.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

    $95

  • AI 101 for Local Officials – Peachtree Corners

    Curiosity Lab 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, from streamlining businesses and enhancing education to revolutionizing transportation and logistics. Recognizing the profound impact of AI, Georgia Tech in partnership with the Georgia Academy for Economic Development are hosting a one-day deep dive workshop

    $95

  • 2025 Training for Planning Officials – Spring

    2025 Training for Planning Officials – Spring
    Atlanta Regional Commission Office 229 Peachtree St., NE, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This training provides knowledge, resources, and tools that give local planning commission members and others involved in the planning process confidence in making educated, effective decisions to help shape their communities. This is a multi-part series of four sessions, spread over the course of four months.

    $200

  • Community Planning Institute Training

    Columbus Convention & Trade Center 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA, United States

    Mark your calendars for the next Community Planning Institute Training in Columbus, Georgia. Now in its 21st year, CPI training is open to Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials, and local government staff.

    $300

  • GPA Climate Planning Book Club

    The GPA Climate Action Committee (CAC) is hosting a spring book club meeting. We will be discussing Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.

  • Outdoor Recreation Summit

    The Forum River Center 301 Tribune St, Rome, GA, United States

    The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Trails for Recreation and Economic Development (TRED), and the City of Rome present the 2025 Outdoor Recreation Summit. The Outdoor Recreation Summit is a must-attend […]

  • Affordable Housing Week

    Affordable Housing Week
    Atlanta Habitat for Humanity 824 Memorial Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The City of Atlanta will host its third Affordable Housing Week with a 3-day event June 23rd - 25th.
    The event will feature the Welcome H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunity Moves Everyone) program, the Homeownership Initiative Workshop and more.

  • 2025 Planners’ Day on Capitol Hill

    Virtual Event

    Join APA for Planners' Day on Capitol Hill! This online event will prepare you for important conversations on federal action for zoning reform. You'll be empowered to navigate discussions with […]

  • Climate Action Group Happy Hour

    New Realm Brewing

    The GPA Climate Action Group is hosting its first happy hour on Thursday, July 10th at New Realm Brewing in Atlanta. Join us to chat with current members and learn […]

  • Disaster Resilience Across the Chattahoochee Valley Conference

    Columbus Convention & Trade Center 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA, United States

    The Georgia Alabama Partnership for Sustainability, in partnership with Columbus Emergency Management & Homeland Security, the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Fort Benning, and surrounding River Valley Region communities, will host the 2025 Disaster Resilience Across the Chattahoochee Valley Conference to address emergency preparedness.

  • Chapter Awards Nominations Due

    The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2025 awards nominations window is now open through the close of business on Friday, July 18.

  • Fall Session Proposals Due

    The GPA 2025 Fall Conference session proposal window is now open. Proposals will be accepted through Thursday, July 31, 2025. The conference will take place on Wednesday, October 8 – Friday, October 10, in […]

  • GPA & GAITE Joint Meeting & Lunch

    Promenade Central 1200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This year’s joint meeting will feature a presentation of the 2024 Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan, featuring planners and engineers from ARC and the project team. Registration coming soon.

  • The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference 2025 – Infrastructure & Investment

    Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

    In its fifth year, The INTERSECTION is a place where public policy and private investment meet to discuss metro Atlanta’s critical issues, hear best practices, and stay educated on topics as they relate to metro Atlanta’s ability to grow and prosper. In 2025, we'll look at our region’s greatest challenge and most critical concern: Funding.

  • Developing and Building a Network That Works for You – APA FL Development Series

    Please join this informative webinar to learn more about the importance of building a strong professional network and get tips on how to build your network. APA Florida's Planning for All Committee is hosting a summer professional development webinar series. Open to all chapters and APA members. 1 CM credit sought.

  • Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning and GPA Reception

    Clough Roof Garden, Georgia Tech Library 260 4th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This year’s SCaRP and Georgia Planning Association Reception is an exciting opportunity for you to connect with other industry professionals, share your experiences, and expand your professional network.

  • 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 TrailNationâ„¢ 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.

  • Deadline to Apply for GPA Mentor Program

    GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. The 2026 program will run from January to June. The program has a flexible format so that senior mentors, mid-career planners, and emerging professionals […]

  • Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials

    AgSouth Farm Credit 40 S Main Street, Statesboro, GA, United States

    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. Learn More.

    $195

  • Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials

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

    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. Learn More.

    $195

  • Lunch & Learn: FAA Airport Compatible Land Use Advisory Circular

    This free webinar will describe the basic contents and significance of the Federal Aviation Administration's Advisory Circular on Airport Land Use Compatibility Planning and assist planners in integrating airport land use compatibility topics into your community's planning processes. Join the Zoom.

    Free

  • EDI Monthly Meeting

    GPA members can attend the monthly Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee meetings held virtually during lunch via MS Teams. Please email Erin Thoresen, chair to get on the list for the link.

  • Spring Conference Session Submission Deadline

    It is time to submit your best ideas, showcase recent planning work in your community or share best practices and innovation in the planning profession. Submission will be accepted through […]

  • AI for the Public Sector

    Georgia Tech Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility 555 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This practical course gives public officials and service leaders a foundation in AI concepts relevant to government operations.

    $425

  • Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series

    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.

  • APA Sustainable Communities Division Annual Symposium

    Virtual Event

    The 2026 APA Sustainable Communities Division’s annual virtual symposium will explore climate planning during a time of unprecedented uncertainty. The Symposium will explore how innovation at the intersection of planning […]

    Free

  • Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series

    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.

  • Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series

    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.

  • Turning Urban Forest Data into Action Virtual Session

    Virtual Event

    Communities across Georgia are collecting more urban forest data than ever, but keeping traditional tree inventories updated and useful for planning is a challenge; join us to learn how to turn inventories into clear priorities and defensible decisions. Virtual.

    $20

  • Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials (Jesup)

    Coastal Pines Technical College 1777 W Cherry Street, Jesup, United States

    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.

    $195

  • Ages of Globalization Higher Education Series

    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.