Georgia Planning Association

The Georgia Planning Association (GPA) is an official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). GPA is a 1,000-plus member organization of professional planners and planning officials who serve Georgia’s communities in many ways, at all levels of government, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association is registered with the Georgia Secretary of State as a Domestic Non-Profit organization. GPA has been a registered non-profit since October 11, 1968. In 1982, the original GPA merged with the Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association into a stronger, functional entity, the new Georgia Planning Association. GPA has been an advocate for good planning and a respected source of training and information over the years. Through conferences, Planners Lunch events, partnerships with other organizations for special events, the Community Planning Institute (CPI) and other activities, GPA has provided important resources to communities. In the coming decade, GPA will continue to mature and provide an organization where planners can share their expertise and ideas with policymakers and the general public for the benefit of Georgia and its citizens.