Georgia Planning Association

10/06/2026

The GPA Evolution Survey will close this Friday at noon. Don't miss your chance to let us know how we can best serve you!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this GPA Membership Survey. Hopefully you attended the GPA Fall Conference and the Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting. This information was presented by GPA leadership to give you full context. You can view the presentation slides here. Please take some time...

10/02/2026

At last week's conference, GPA President Allison Stewart-Harris shared several ways that our chapter is seeking to enhance our programs. Please fill out this survey and let us know what types of new offerings you would like see!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this GPA Membership Survey. Hopefully you attended the GPA Fall Conference and the Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting. This information was presented by GPA leadership to give you full context. You can view the presentation slides here. Please take some time...

09/24/2026

We’ve had a great first day of our 2026 Fall Conference! Planning professionals from around the state have gathered to participate in numerous sessions and mobile workshops. We capped off the evening with an insightful keynote address on the 2026 APA Trends Report from Petra Hurtado, Ph.D and Ben Hitchings, FAICP, CZO. Looking forward to day 2!

09/12/2026

The September edition of The Georgia Planner is available now!

by Anna Traykova Academic Program Manager Georgia Institute of Technology | College of Design | School of City & Regional Planning READ MORE

09/11/2026

Reminder! Register for the Fall Conference by September 13th before rates go up. Click the link below to learn more and register:

Save the date for the 2026 GPA Fall Conference on September 23-25 as we come together for 3 days of professional learning and networking at the Marriott Augusta Convention Center. Join planning colleagues from across the State for networking, unique sessions, and fantastic mobile workshops! Now acce...

09/04/2026

Reminder! The hotel block for the Fall Conference has been extended to September 8th, or until it’s sold out (whichever is first). Click below to book a hotel room and learn more about the conference/ registration!

Save the date for the 2026 GPA Fall Conference on September 23-25 as we come together for 3 days of professional learning and networking at the Marriott Augusta Convention Center. Join planning colleagues from across the State for networking, unique sessions, and fantastic mobile workshops! Now acce...

09/02/2026

We need your vote! Don’t forget to vote for your next GPA and APA leaders – the ballot is open through September 4th. Check your email for the link - the ballot was sent to your email address on record with the APA around August 5th. Thank you!

08/25/2026

The August edition of The Georgia Planner is available now! Click below to learn more about the upcoming Fall Conference and the Georgia Chapter elections!

Masters of Transition: Driving Sustainable Growth30 educational breakout sessions, a student-focused session, AICP Exam Prep Workshops, Welcome Reception and Keynote Address Dinner, After Hours Social and five Mobile Workshops highlighting innovative planning initiatives throughout the Augusta regi....

07/17/2026

Good news - we've extended the submission deadline for Fall Conference sessions to July 22nd!

https://georgiaplanning.org/conference-session-info/

07/14/2026

The July update of The Georgia Planner is available now! The GPA Fall Conference session submission window has been extended to July 22nd, and the EPG ice cream social will be held July 30th from 6p-8p at the Decatur Square! Click below for more info:

Do you have a project that has shaped the future of your community?We invite planners, elected officials, students, and community leaders to submit innovative planning projects that advance the profession and improve quality of life. Award-winning submissions demonstrate creativity, collaboration, ....