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  • Climate Action Happy Hour

    Twain's Brewpub & Billiards 211 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA, United States

    Join the GPA Climate Action Committee for a summer happy hour! Hear from the City of Decatur on the City’s latest resiliency initiatives, network with GPA members, and enjoy appetizers and your first round of drinks on us.

    Free

  • EPG July Ice Cream Social

    Decatur Square 509 N McDonough St., Decatur, GA, United States

    Beat 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, […]

  • 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.

  • Advanced Topic: Leveraging Incentives for Economic Impact (Warner Robins)

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

    If 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.

    $195

  • Public Service Commission Candidate Forum

    Riverside Epicenter 135 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Ballroom, Austell, GA, United States

    HouseATL, 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.

    Free

  • 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

    Georgia 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.

    Free

  • Advanced Topic: Collaborate and Thrive (Vidalia)

    Greater Vidalia Center for Rural Entrepreneurship 208 East First Street, Vidalia, GA, United States

    One 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.

    $195

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

    Sumter EMC 1120 Felder Street, Americus

    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

  • Coffee & Conversations with the Council

    Council for Quality Growth 5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Meet 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

  • 2026 Fall Conference

    Marriott Augusta Convention Center 2 10th St, Augusta, GA, United States

    Join 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!

  • Fall Community Planning Institute

    "One Place" Training Location 219 E. Troupe St., Bainbridge, GA, United States

    The 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.

    $300

  • National Planning Conference

    Save the date for the 2027 National Planning Conference being held in Houston, TX. Registration will open in February 2027.