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District 4 Board Vacancy 
September 15, 2025
District 4 Board Vacancy 

With the Board vacancy in District 4, the Board is seeking interested members to fill this position through its term ending on December 31, 2026. District 4 is located in west-central Georgia and is...


New Georgia AICPs
September 13, 2025
New Georgia AICPs

Congratulations to our newest American Institute of Certified Planners from the Georgia Chapter! We are excited for you to have reached such an important milestone in your planning...


President’s Message – September
September 3, 2025
President’s Message – September

Have we met? If not, I would enjoy that opportunity. This Friday, I will be at the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning and GPA Reception. This reception resumed last year and was an...


Chapter and APA Elections Are Here
August 6, 2025
Chapter and APA Elections Are Here

The election period for the GPA Board will open beginning August 6. Please check your email for your personalized ballot from directvote. Meet our candidates...


APA AICP Diversity Scholarship
August 6, 2025
APA AICP Diversity Scholarship

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for one of fifty APA scholarships which offset the costs of obtaining your certification in the American Institute of Certified Planners. The application window...


President’s Message – August 2025
August 6, 2025
President’s Message – August 2025

The countdown has begun, and the Fall Conference in Athens, October 8-10, will be here before we know it. Thank you to all who submitted conference sessions. We look forward to resuming our fall...


Fall Conference Scholarships Available
August 6, 2025
Fall Conference Scholarships Available

If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the 2025 GPA Fall Conference, the Georgia Planning Memorial Foundation offers scholarships up to $500. Applications are due in early...