October 10, 2024
Welcome New and Returning Board Members
Thank you to all of the new and returning board members as well as those who stepped forward to run for a position on the...
Recent news about the GPA, Georgia, legislation, and more.
October 10, 2024
GPA Board Updates – Service Awards
Georgia Planning Association is a membership-based organization with an all-volunteer board. Serving on the Georgia Chapter board takes time and commitment, and we extend a deep gratitude for those...
October 8, 2024
Mentor Program 2025 Application Window Open
Over the last ten years, we’ve had approximately 115 emerging, mid-career, and senior planners participate in the program. We give gratitude for the service of more than 25 committee members and...
October 7, 2024
Happy 20 Years to the Community Planning Institute!
The Community Planning Institute has made a lasting impact on hundreds of Georgia communities and enhanced planning practices. On behalf of the State of Georgia, we’d like to express our deepest...
September 18, 2024
Recap: Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning Fall Reception
On Friday, September 6th, the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning, in collaboration with GPA, hosted a reception that brought together over 100 faculty, alumni, students, and GPA...
September 6, 2024
GPA Bylaws Update
At its summer retreat on July 30, 2024, the Chapter Board proposed an amendment to the Chapter Bylaws, Article IX, Section 9 to create a Climate Action Committee (CAC). Notice of Bylaws amendments is...
September 4, 2024
Welcome New GPA District 8 Director
Amy Martin, Transportation Director for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, has been nominated and affirmed by the Georgia Chapter Board to fill the unexpired District 8 Director position...
September 4, 2024
Georgia Planning Memorial Foundation Offers Scholarship Opportunities for Fall Conference
The Georgia Planning Memorial Foundation is proud to partner with GPA to offer a limited number of scholarships to defray travel and lodging costs associated with attending the GPA Fall Conference....
September 4, 2024
News from Around the State: District 9
Chatham County has taken a significant step towards sustainability with the activation of solar power systems on four facilities under the Chatham County Board of Commissioners’ purview. This...