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Georgia Historic Preservation Division

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We are Georgia's State Historic Preservation Office. Our mission is to promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia.

10/19/2026

We are excited to announce a new tour for the lineup: Agnes Scott College: A Women's-College Built for Innovation Tour

But there's a catch! You can't pre-register for the tour. To join this special extra tour, ask about it when you pick up your badge at Registration on Wednesday, November 4. Space is limited.

Register for the Conference today to join us! One week left to register.

10/01/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Georgia added four new resources to the National Register of Historic Places! To learn more about these new additions, visit https://dca.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-01/national-register-october-2026.

09/15/2026

The Locally Funded Survey Program is now accepting applications. This program is a partnership opportunity for Certified Local Governments to complete a historic resource survey that meets program requirements, without the need for grant funding.

The Locally Funded Survey Application can be found at the link below. Please submit all questions and applications to [email protected]. The application window closes on Thursday, October 15th.

https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation/certified-local-governments/clg-documents-downloads

08/31/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Georgia Heritage Grants are back!

We are excited to announce that the Georgia Heritage Grant cycle is open!

These grants are funded by sales of the Historic Preservation License plate and are awarded to both local governments OR private secular non-profit organizations for both development and pre-development projects.

Learn more and find the application guide on our website at https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation/georgia-heritage-grant

08/19/2026

🚉NEW TOUR ADDED!🚉
We are excited to announce a new tour has been added to the lineup!

MARTAtecture - Join DOCOMOMO/US, Georgia Chapter, Inc. on a tour of "MARTAtecture." We'll begin at Decatur Station and take an out-and-back trip to explore the architecture, engineering, and public art of MARTA. As we glide between Decatur and Atlanta, we'll take in views of historic neighborhoods, industrial sites, and skyscrapers.

Join us for an exciting line up of tours on Wednesday, November 4. Tours this year include:
• Cemetery Preservation Workshop
• The Chapel on Sycamore, Sycamore Building, and High House
• Decatur in Detail: An Architectural Walking Tour - SOLD OUT
• Fem History of Decatur
• Waffle House Museum Tour - SOLD OUT
• Sycamore Street - SOLD OUT
• Olmsted’s Druid Hills: Landscape, Legacy, and Stewardship - SOLD OUT
• Decatur Cemetery - SOLD OUT
• Brutalism in Decatur - SOLD OUT
• MARTAtecture

We are also excited to bring back workshops led by HPD staff designed for advanced practitioners. Topics include:
• “How Much is Enough?”: National Register 101 and Focus on Significance
• From Archives to Answers: Researching Historic Properties using Resources at HPD
• Can’t Escape the Landscape: The Effect of Geography on Archaeology in the Section 106 Process
• Historic Rehabilitation Tax Incentives: An Advanced Look Workshop

Sign up for these optional tours and workshops when you register. Capacity is limited. Register at the link below!

Thank you to our local planning partners: DeKalb History Center, City of Decatur GA- Government, and DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability. And to our organizational partners:Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions and Georgia African American Historic Preservation

Presented by Georgia Historic Preservation Division of Georgia Department of Community Affairs and The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

https://dca.georgia.gov/events/2026-11-04/2026-statewide-historic-preservation-conference

07/23/2026

Check out the list of sessions that will be presented at the 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Decatur, GA!

Read the list and register at the link below!

Remember to register before August 1 to catch the Early Bird Rate! And don't forget book your hotels before the block closes on October 3!

Thank you to our local planning partners: DeKalb History Center, City of Decatur GA- Government, and DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability. And to our organizational partners: Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions and Georgia African American Historic Preservation

Presented by of Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Trust

https://dca.georgia.gov/events/2026-11-04/2026-statewide-historic-preservation-conference

07/06/2026

Georgia Downtown Association Conference - Rome: HPC Training - Limited Spots Remaining!

In partnership with the Georgia Downtown Conference, HPD is hosting a full day training for members of historic preservation commissions. This training will cover a wide variety of topics related to historic preservation, including what it means to serve on a historic preservation commission, programs and tools that can be utilized to protect and rehabilitate the historic resources in your city or county, and how to use historic preservation as a tool to grow and strengthen your local community. All sessions will be presented by highly skilled professionals in the field.

While this training is directed primarily towards historic preservation commission members, all local community leaders and city officials are welcome to attend as well. For local governments that are a part of the Certified Local Government Program, attending this training will satisfy the training requirements for historic preservation commission members.

Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Location: Rome
Price: $115.00
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Register at the link in bio

06/09/2026

NOW HIRING!

We currently have an opening for a National Register Historian and are looking for a strong candidate to join our dynamic National Register Team!

Primary responsibilities are to review and prepare National Register nominations, advise applicants throughout the nomination process, undertake research and outreach, as relevant and in accordance with mandated specifications, coordinate ArcGIS mapping of listed resources, and process and make National Register recommendations regarding tax incentive applications.

Please see the link below for more information – a cover letter, resume, and writing sample are requested, along with the state application.

https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/national-register-historian-80698

05/31/2026

Thank you for joining us as we celebrated Georgia Historic Preservation Month and Archaeology Month! Catch some highlights from the last few weeks in our newsletter at the link in bio!

Pictured: Historic Preservation Division staff gathered with the Georgia Historic Preservation Month Proclamation signed by Governor Brian P. Kemp.

05/29/2026

The May Preservation Posts Newsletter is out now! Check your inboxes to read articles, including:

▪ Thank You for Tuning in to Preservation Month
▪ Big Updates from the 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference!
▪ Centennial Farms Applications - DEADLINE EXTENDED
▪ Thank you to all who joined us in Dalton for the Historic Preservation Commission Training. Next up: Rome!
▪ NEW! Upcoming Trainings and Events
▪ Four new listings added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places
▪ Now Hiring: Tax Incentives Architectural Reviewer
▪ Introducing the Southeastern Cemetery Consortium
▪ HABS, HAER, and HALS: Oh My!!!

Read this and more at the . And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter email list while you’re at it.

Address

60 Executive Park South
Brookhaven, NE
30329

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation, https://linktr.ee/georgiashpo

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