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March 2, 2010
Counties Seek Grant to Expand Broadband

Thirteen counties in the Central Savannah River Area are jointly seeking a grant to increase broadband and wireless Internet access in their jurisdictions. The grant, funded under the federal...


March 2, 2010
Changing Dynamics of Our Profession

As we rapidly approach the time for the GPA Spring Conference, and many of us are in the final weeks of preparation, I am struck by the changing dynamics of our profession. One of these changes that...


March 2, 2010
Oakwood Moves Forward on Sewer Partnership

Construction is now underway on a sewage pump station in the Winder Highway corridor that represents the first step in a key partnership between the cities of Oakwood and Braselton. The Oakwood Pump...


March 2, 2010
The Not-So-Little Engine That Could

During the last 15 years, there has been an explosion in post-secondary education in Georgia. Every county in the State has been positively affected by the now Not-So-Little Engines That Could, from...


November 25, 2009
2009 Ballot & Election Notice

Due to several unforeseen circumstances, ballots for the 2009 GPA Board of Directors election were not received by members until late last week and in some cases this...


October 28, 2009
GPA Young Planners Group (YPG)

If you haven’t heard, the Georgia Planning Young Planners Group (YPG) is off to a roaring start. In recognition of the fact that young professionals throughout Georgia are faced with a common and...


October 22, 2009
APA Update on Legislative & Policy Issues

Posted information from the APA Advocate about today's important issues including topics like Senate Panel Passes Climate Bill, Senate Vote Ends Vitter-Bennett Amendment Debate, and...


October 20, 2009
P.O. Archived Newsletters

Includes information about GPA’s Spring Conference, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Planning Association joint training programs, and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s...