Georgia Planning Association

GPA Spring Conference registration is open now! It will be held March 24th in Duluth - learn more and register here:

Georgia Planning Association Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association provides leadership to plan and build vibrant communities throughout Georgia; advocates support for sound planning; and provides its members with tools, services, and support that advance the art and science of planning.

The February edition of The Georgia Planner is out now! Including the Spring Conference announcement - to be held in Duluth on March 24th. Registration will open later this month. Click below to learn more!

GPA :: Georgia Planner 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 involved with making the conference a success, both in terms of becoming a sponsor or volunteering your ti...

Do you need CM credits before the end of the year? Don't miss tomorrow's free webinar, which will describe the basic contents and significance of the FAA's Advisory Circular on Airport Land Use Compatibility Planning.

Lunch & Learn: FAA Airport Compatible Land Use Advisory Circular - Georgia Planning Association This free webinar will describe the basic contents and significance of the Federal Aviation Administration's Advisory Circular on Airport Land Use Compatibility Planning and assist planners in integrating airport land use compatibility topics into your community's planning processes. Join the Zoom.

End of year CM credit opportunities!

GPA :: Lunch & Learn Webinar - FAA Airport Compatible Land Use Advisory Circular - December 9 If you need additional CM credits before the end of the year, APA’s Ohio Chapter has a Planning Webcast with over 50 AICP CM credits available. There are live webcasts on Fridays at 1:00 PM and several on-demand webcasts. December 19: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinances: Solano Count....

The November update for The Georgia Planner is available now!

GPA :: Georgia Planner November 2025 Update There are only a couple of days left to apply for the 2026 GPA Mentorship Program. GPA members who are practicing planners at any career stage are encouraged to apply. Participants benefit from leadership development, professional development, career advice, and networking. The application window is...

There are only a few days left to sign up for the 2026 Mentor Program! Applications will be accepted through November 19th. Visit our website today to apply!

GPA Mentor Program - Georgia Planning Association The goal of the GPA Mentor Program is to successfully build teams of emerging professionals, mid-career planners, and mentors for guidance and support while offering mentors the opportunity to strengthen ties with future leaders of the planning profession and APA.

The 2026 Mentor Program application is open now! This is a valuable program for planners in all phases of their careers. Visit out our website today -

GPA Mentor Program - Georgia Planning Association The goal of the GPA Mentor Program is to successfully build teams of emerging professionals, mid-career planners, and mentors for guidance and support while offering mentors the opportunity to strengthen ties with future leaders of the planning profession and APA.

APA's online system will be unavailable between October 30 and November 6 to perform a major upgrade. Any pages on planning.org which require a log in to view will be unavailable for that week. If you attended the Fall Conference, log your credits today or make a note to do so on November 7th.

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The Planning Accreditation Board is initiating a review of the Georgia Institute of Technology's Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) Program and needs input from GPA members! Please take a moment to provide your input and feedback by today at 5:00PM.

We Need Your Input - Georgia Planning Association The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) is initiating a review of the Georgia Institute of Technology's Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) Program and has asked for input from GPA members on their experiences with the Georgia Tech MCRP program faculty, students, and programs. Please take a m...

Registration for the 2026 GPA Mentor Program is open now! Whether you’re an emerging professional, in mid-career, or hold a senior position, we have the perfect place for you. Learn more and sign up here.

GPA Mentor Program - Georgia Planning Association The goal of the GPA Mentor Program is to successfully build teams of emerging professionals, mid-career planners, and mentors for guidance and support while offering mentors the opportunity to strengthen ties with future leaders of the planning profession and APA.

Don’t forget to register before October 2nd for the Fall Conference to get the best registration rate!

We have some great keynote speakers lined up featuring Bruce Stiftel, Georgia Legislative Committee Chair; Whitney Shephard, Immediate Past GPA President; and Jason Jordan, APA’s National Policy & Advocacy Director and UN-Habitat delegate.

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2025 Fall GPA Conference, October 8 - 10 Save the date for the 2025 GPA Fall Conference on Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 10, as we come together for a day of professional learning and networking at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. Join your planning colleagues for networking, unique sessions, and fantastic mobile workshops!

The Georgia Planning Conference is quickly approaching! Registration rates will go up starting October 2nd. Learn more and register here:

2025 Fall GPA Conference, October 8 - 10 Save the date for the 2025 GPA Fall Conference on Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 10, as we come together for a day of professional learning and networking at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. Join your planning colleagues for networking, unique sessions, and fantastic mobile workshops!