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2020 PAB Accreditation Board Survey Reopened
September 14, 2020
2020 PAB Accreditation Board Survey Reopened

The Urban Planning and Design program at the University of Georgia is preparing to be reviewed for accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The PAB values the input of...


Keynote Address for GPA 2020 Fall Conference
September 3, 2020
Keynote Address for GPA 2020 Fall Conference

We are bringing together a wealth of experience and expertise with a number of speakers offering diverse perspectives on planning issues on topics pertaining to transportation, community and economic...


2020 GPA Board Election Results
August 31, 2020
2020 GPA Board Election Results

Thank you to everyone who ran in this year’s GPA board election. Congratulations to Whitney Shephard, PE, LEED AP, GPA’s next President-Elect! Please join us in congratulating all of the...


GPA Board Member Update
July 31, 2020
GPA Board Member Update

The GPA Board has had three board members recently resign due to job changes. These changes either resulted in them being ineligible for their board position or impacted their availability to...


Georgia Chapter Election 2020
July 16, 2020
Georgia Chapter Election 2020

The American Planning Association has emailed all GPA members their election ballots for the 2020 GPA board elections. Vote for the open GPA Board positions by August 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM Pacific...


2020 Awards Application Cycle Open Through August 7
July 6, 2020
2020 Awards Application Cycle Open Through August 7

The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association (GPA) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2020 Awards Program application cycle on Monday, July 13, 2020. GPA recognizes outstanding...