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Election Results Are In!
September 15, 2021
Election Results Are In!

Congratulations to our newly elected Georgia Planning Association Board Members, and thank you to all of the candidates! The two-year term for these Board Members begins in January...


Save the Date for the 2021 Fall CPI
September 8, 2021
Save the Date for the 2021 Fall CPI

The 2021 Fall Community Planning Institute (CPI) is scheduled for November 9-10, 2021, in Gainesville, Georgia. Preparing and Implementing your Comprehensive Plan is a 2-day class that covers the...


What’s Happening in Northwest Georgia?
September 1, 2021
What’s Happening in Northwest Georgia?

While COVID-19 made an impact, as a recently completed Economic Recovery Plan attests, the cities and counties of Northwest Georgia have proven resilient and continue to pursue success in planning...


COVID Update for Fall Conference
August 26, 2021
COVID Update for Fall Conference

To further improve the safety of our attendees at the 2021 Joint GPA/TAPA Fall Conference in Chattanooga, we are implementing a requirement that attendees either certify they have been vaccinated for...


Accepting GPA 2021 Chapter Awards Nominations
July 27, 2021
Accepting GPA 2021 Chapter Awards Nominations

GPA is pleased to announce that the 2021 awards nomination process is open. The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State...


2021 Joint TAPA/GPA Fall Conference Update
July 26, 2021
2021 Joint TAPA/GPA Fall Conference Update

We’re excited to announce the 2021 Joint TAPA/GPA Fall Conference will be an in-person conference! The conference will take place at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN and is a...