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GPA Celebrates Black History Month
February 14, 2023
GPA Celebrates Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the GPA EDI Committee has partnered with UGA’s College of Environment and Design to highlight the achievements of Black planners. Celebrating the contributions of...


News from Around the State: District 3
February 14, 2023
News from Around the State: District 3

GPA’s District 3 encompasses much of the Atlanta region. With counties such as Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale, there is always a lot...


GPA PAC Update
February 14, 2023
GPA PAC Update

GPA is partnering with ACCG and GMA to advocate for Affordable Housing. GPA is part of the dialogue and we're helping to identify a counter proposal to preempting home rule. APA is helping us...


Join GPA This Year as an Annual Sponsor!
February 9, 2023
Join GPA This Year as an Annual Sponsor!

Would you like to reach nearly 1,000 planners practicing land use, environmental, transportation and other specialties statewide? Become an GPA Annual...


Diversity Scholarship for AICP Exam
February 2, 2023
Diversity Scholarship for AICP Exam

AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse and accessible to those with financial need. GPA is accepting applications through March 1....


President’s Message – February 2023
February 2, 2023
President’s Message – February 2023

We also have swoon-worthy leadership positions open! We’re looking for volunteers for our State Legislative Liaison as well as candidates to replace our District 6 Director who has moved away from...


GPA Mentor Program Kicks Off 9th Year
January 31, 2023
GPA Mentor Program Kicks Off 9th Year

The GPA Mentor Program held its first meeting of 2023 with a new group of Senior Mentors, Mid-Career Planners, and Emerging Planners. We are so excited to have 16 participants and four senior mentors...


News from Around the State: District Four
January 31, 2023
News from Around the State: District Four

In response to significant changes, sizable development growth, and an updated Comprehensive Plan in the City of Senoia, the need for a more thoughtful, planned and expansive scope of multi-modal...