...and we are REALLY REALLY pumped for you to read it! The Citizen Architect is a new quarterly online magazine that seeks out and celebrates the AIA member who takes the design mindset of architecture and brings its powerful tools to solving problems and challenges beyond the world of architecture itself. Find profiles of elected officials and community leaders, articles on sustainability, new tools of the trade, NCARB and more! This magazine will reach our over 2,100 members and additional allied members, advocates in the general assembly and general subscribers. *A small-batch print version will also be made. If you would like a special print copy to be sent to you, please email Lynn Robinson at lrobinson@aiaga.org.

Save up to 20% with Early Bird Registration Early Bird Deadline: Friday, August 12th, 2016 About the 2016 SAR Conference in Savannah, GA: Growability: Handling Growth & Density The communities across our region are experiencing unprecedented growth due to the desirability of the South Atlantic - quality of life, the environment, and jobs. As our cities and towns become more dense, we are experiencing resistance to this change, with current residents becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to larger projects, taller buildings, and increased traffic. How can design excellence overcome these challenges, and what role can architects play in making our built environments vibrant and desirable to all of our citizens?Learn more about the schedule and Emerging Professionals track.

AIA Atlanta and Black Spectacles are partnering to offer a three-month, self-paced AIA Architect Registration Examination (ARE®) Prep workshop subscription through video content, in-house study sessions and guest speaker Q&A. Beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the workshop aims to create a steady environment for young professionals to study for and successfully complete the ARE. Registration is now open, with a discounted price of $199 for AIA members. The program is open to Georgia residents only.

"Specifying Double-Acting Traffic Doors" - Presented by Eliason Doors, this program is a study of double-acting traffic doors, their applications and the factors to consider when specifying a double-acting traffic door. Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW. *Update: Due to early voting, the location of this event has been moved from the Buckhead Branch to the Peachtree Branch.

AIA Georgia has decided to bring its job board in-house to give our members better rates and more exposure to a greater job pool with amazing features and tools to make the whole process a bit easier to manage. Check back soon!

Join NOMAtlanta for a summer tradition, our third annual Summer "Pot Luck" BBQ social. Once again NOMAtlanta will partner with other partners in the AEC for some old fashioned southern family fun and fellowship at our annual BBQ social - "Pot Luck" style. All friends and family are welcome! As usual, we ask that attendees bring a pot luck item and/or provide a $10 donation.

Join AIA Atlanta netWorking Women for networking at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Let’s enjoy a relaxing summer evening with a tour of the newly renovated Children’s Garden and the installations of Dale Chihuly’s art throughout the garden. Meet outside visitor center at 6:00 p.m. sharp! An exclusive tour of Children’s Garden will take place from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. $15 tickets available to the first 30 registrants. Full priced tickets subject to availability at the ABG. Parking available in the adjacent deck (not included with registration).

Thursday, July 21st - Noon

Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Bonefish on St. Simon's Island

Thursday, August 18th, Noon.

Tuesday, August 16th, 6:30 p.m. at 835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Thursday, August 11th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 21st - Tentative

Tuesday, August 11th, 11 a.m.