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GPA Board Nominations
March 2, 2023
GPA Board Nominations

Nominations will open soon for the GPA Board! This year, we are looking for candidates to fill positions in Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 as well as Vice...


President’s Message: Spring Planning
March 1, 2023
President’s Message: Spring Planning

Please take the time to contact your local elected officials and representatives TODAY about how this bill will impact your community. You can read my Op Ed for talking points here. And keep an eye...


GPA Celebrates Black History Month
February 14, 2023
GPA Celebrates Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the GPA EDI Committee has partnered with UGA’s College of Environment and Design to highlight the achievements of Black planners. Celebrating the contributions of...


News from Around the State: District 3
February 14, 2023
News from Around the State: District 3

GPA’s District 3 encompasses much of the Atlanta region. With counties such as Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale, there is always a lot...


GPA PAC Update
February 14, 2023
GPA PAC Update

GPA is partnering with ACCG and GMA to advocate for Affordable Housing. GPA is part of the dialogue and we're helping to identify a counter proposal to preempting home rule. APA is helping us...


Join GPA This Year as an Annual Sponsor!
February 9, 2023
Join GPA This Year as an Annual Sponsor!

Would you like to reach nearly 1,000 planners practicing land use, environmental, transportation and other specialties statewide? Become an GPA Annual...


Diversity Scholarship for AICP Exam
February 2, 2023
Diversity Scholarship for AICP Exam

AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse and accessible to those with financial need. GPA is accepting applications through March 1....