April 8, 2026
News from Around the State: District 5
The City of Perry strives to build upon recent development success, achieved through the assistance of Small Area Planning (SAP)...
Recent news about the GPA, Georgia, legislation, and more.
April 8, 2026
APA Board Region II Update – Spring 2026Â
For the past year, I’ve been reflecting on what makes America, and how it relates to our work as professional planners. Joseph McNeil and his colleagues provide a telling example. Ordinary people,...
March 16, 2026
AICP Virtual Exam Study Sessions Available
Planning to sit for the AICP exam this spring? GPA will be conducting AICP review sessions virtually in preparation. Additionally, we will be organizing self-directed study groups to help you find...
February 28, 2026
Planning Accreditation Board Survey for The Urban Planning and Design program at the University of Georgia
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 the...
February 12, 2026
Nominations are Open for the 2026 Atlanta Urban Design Awards
The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Urban Design Awards. Nominations can honor a person, place, program or...
February 10, 2026
President’s Message – February 2026
With 2026 now in full swing, it’s time to start getting ready for our Spring Conference. I’m excited to see you all at Gas South in Duluth on March 24—there are still opportunities to get...
February 10, 2026
Climate Planning Book Club
The GPA Climate Action Committee is hosting a spring book club meeting on March 13 at 12 pm to discuss Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves From the Tyranny of the Automobile by Sarah Goodyear and...
January 23, 2026
Increase Access to Historic Tax Credits in Georgia – Support HB 376
The Policy and Advocacy Committee is advocating for HB376 to increase the limit on available historic tax credits to $60 million. On average, projects funded through historic tax credits return...
January 21, 2026
APA Board Memberships
Many elected and appointed officials play a planning role without realizing it, and APA’s Group Planning Board Membership help public officials build planning knowledge, connect with peers...