Here are some quick Georgia Chapter and APA updates: The Georgia Chapter Board conducted its annual retreat in Macon, Georgia at the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission on June 11. At the...
With more than 1,100 professional planners, planning officials, students, and more, GPA is interested in your feedback to better connect and develop programming to serve you! The Equity, Diversity,...
The 2025 GPA Mentor Program wrapped up this year’s cycle with a fantastic sixth and final virtual session – Planning with Social Media – on June 17 led by Johnita...
It’s almost time to vote for new members of the 2026-2027 GPA Board. Candidates up for the positions for GPA elections are listed...
If you are AICP, the 2024-2025 reporting deadline for Certification Maintenance is December 31, 2025. Or, if you are sitting for the AICP exam in the Fall, here are study...
I want to talk for a moment about courage. Last summer, my wife and I visited the Normandy Beaches. The day we spent on Utah and Omaha Beaches, in Saint-Mère Église, and in the American cemetery in...
NewTown Macon and Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority were recognized for the Macon Action Plan on Wednesday, June 11. GPA District 5 Director Gregory Brown presented the 2024 Georgia...
In early June, the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative (ONPPI), a Macon-based non-profit began its public engagement activities to support the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve...
Public outreach in the planning process is essential for ensuring that planners consider the community's needs and perspectives in the decision-making process. Local schools are a great resource to...