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As colleges and communities across the United States gear up to tackle the 2020 Census, the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) is offering a FREE webinar to get you ready with MAKING THE 2020 CENSUS COUNT. Whether you’ve had experience with the Census or are new to the process, this webinar will provide a foundation for building your local action plan. The US Census Bureau, University Communities Council – National League of Cities, and ITGA staff and members have collaborated to prepare this presentation on important Census Bureau information and provide examples from three town/gown communities including:

– Why the Census data is vital to the country

– Strategies for a complete and accurate count

– Communication and marketing plans to raise awareness for the Census

– Outreach for hard-to-reach populations, including commuter students

Visit the ITGA Census Webinar page for more information.

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) will host the 2nd annual one-day statewide Rural Broadband Summit to share information with local officials about rural broadband planning in Georgia. Participants will learn from experts and peers about a variety of approaches underway in Georgia to address rural communities’ broadband needs. The program will also include information about Smart Cities Planning and Smart City Uses, as well as how to access federal agency resources for technical assistance and infrastructure.

To register for the event, visit the GMA event page.

The Georgia Planning Association’s 2019 Fall Conference in Athens, Georgia.

From the heart of urban Atlanta to the quietest of rural back roads, the 2019 Fall Conference will focus on inclusivity, diversity, and recognizing the great work being done across the state by a variety of planners, designers, advocates, scientists and community leaders.

Visit the 2019 Fall Conference site for more information. Download the flyer. Questions? Email Allison Stewart-Harris, Vice President of Programs.

The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is hosting a Georgia Department of Community Affairs presentation on Complete Count Committees, in preparation for the 2020 Census.

Guest Speaker: Rusty Haygood, DCA’s Deputy Commissioner

Attendees will learn about Complete Count Committees and available resources to jump-start a local Complete Count Committee (CCC). Communities are encouraged to establish active CCCs leading up to the 2020 Census in order to educate residents about the importance of participating in the Census. The goal of a CCC is to maximize local Census response rates and ensure cities and counties are properly counted.

Community leaders, including elected officials, county and city managers, economic development professionals, and representatives from educational and other community institutions are encouraged to attend. To register for the meeting, please contact Monica Sagastizado, NEGRC Project Specialist, at msagastizado@negrc.org or (706) 369-5650.

For more information on CCCs, visit the Census Bureau’s CCC site.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Fall Conference & 3rd Annual Awards Dinner

Early Bird Registration will open September 23, 2019 (Registration Information will be added to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) website on Monday, September 23):

The DCA Office of Planning, in partnership with the Georgia Planning Association, offers a class called the Community Planning Institute to Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff. The Institute provides information about planning for land use, growth and development.

Preparing and Implementing your Comprehensive Plan is a 2-day class that covers the local comprehensive planning process. You may be eligible for a scholarship for this CPI Class through the Denise Abbound Memorial Fund, Georgia Planning Memorial Foundation at The Georgia Planning AssociationFor more information, click here:
https://georgiaplanning.org/georgia-planning-memorial-foundation/

This class provides:

– An overview of the importance of community planning– why we plan and who should be involved;

– A review of Georgia’s planning requirements;

– How to engage your constituents in envisioning and planning for their future;

– Plan implementation tools, including successful examples from PlanFirst communities;

– Other plan implementation tools such as local planning case studies, zoning, or form-based codes.