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Fall Conference Session Proposals Due
Step forward, share your voice, and help shape what’s next! Learn More
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EPG July Ice Cream Social
Decatur Square 509 N McDonough St., Decatur, GA, United StatesBeat the summer heat with the Emerging Planners of Georgia (EPG)! We’re hosting our July Ice Cream Social, and the first scoop is on us! Come hang out, catch up, […]
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Chapter Award Nominations Due
Submit your nominations for GPA planning awards. The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2026 awards nominations window has been extended through the close of business on Friday, July 17.
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Advanced Topic: Leveraging Incentives for Economic Impact (Warner Robins)
Flint Energies Member Center 98 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, United StatesIf 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.
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Public Service Commission Candidate Forum
Riverside Epicenter 135 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Ballroom, Austell, GA, United StatesHouseATL, Georgia ACT, Southface Institute, AARP and Georgia Watch are co-hosting a forum with the state-wide candidates for the November 3rd election for the Georgia Public Service Commission. We will discuss the impact of utility costs on residential affordability and explore candidates' positions on policies for energy efficiency and cost reduction.
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Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning and GPA Reception
Clough Roof Garden, Georgia Tech Library 260 4th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesGeorgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning (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. RSVP by August 19.
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Advanced Topic: Collaborate and Thrive (Vidalia)
Greater Vidalia Center for Rural Entrepreneurship 208 East First Street, Vidalia, 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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Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials (Americus)
Sumter EMC 1120 Felder Street, AmericusThe 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.
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Coffee & Conversations with the Council
Council for Quality Growth 5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMeet our leadership team and see how best to leverage membership for your policy needs. Free to current, new, and prospective members of the Council for Quality Growth. Register Here
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2026 Fall Conference
Marriott Augusta Convention Center 2 10th St, Augusta, GA, United StatesJoin the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) for the 2026 Fall Conference, Masters of Transition: Driving Sustainable Growth. Planning professionals, community leaders, students, elected officials, and industry partners are invited from across the state to gather for three days of learning, collaboration, networking, and inspiration. Register Now!
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Fall Community Planning Institute
"One Place" Training Location 219 E. Troupe St., Bainbridge, GA, United StatesThe DCA Office of Planning, in partnership with the Georgia Planning Association, offers a series of classes called the Community Planning Institute to Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff. Registration is open.
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National Planning Conference
Save the date for the 2027 National Planning Conference being held in Houston, TX. Registration will open in February 2027.