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Policy and Advocacy Committee Update
August 4, 2025
Policy and Advocacy Committee Update

In June, in conjunction with APA’s Planners’ Day, Georgia chapter members met virtually with Senator Jon Ossoff and Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock. Members also had one-on-one meetings with...


President’s Message – July
July 3, 2025
President’s Message – July

Here are some quick Georgia Chapter and APA updates: The Georgia Chapter Board conducted its annual retreat in Macon, Georgia at the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission on June 11. At the...


AICP Resources
July 2, 2025
AICP Resources

If you are AICP, the 2024-2025 reporting deadline for Certification Maintenance is December 31, 2025. Or, if you are sitting for the AICP exam in the Fall, here are study...


APA National Update – Region II
June 19, 2025
APA National Update – Region II

I want to talk for a moment about courage. Last summer, my wife and I visited the Normandy Beaches. The day we spent on Utah and Omaha Beaches, in Saint-Mère Église, and in the American cemetery in...


Connecting Careers & Community in Columbia County
June 19, 2025
Connecting Careers & Community in Columbia County

Public outreach in the planning process is essential for ensuring that planners consider the community's needs and perspectives in the decision-making process. Local schools are a great resource to...