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State & National News
 Thank you to the 46 AIA Georgia members who participated in our Grassroots Day activities at the Freight Depot and the Capitol. With the introduction of SB 445, Grassroots Day and AIA member participation proved to be timely and effective. Learn More... Please join us in welcoming Meagan Hanson to AIA Georgia as the Director of Advocacy. Meagan will be helping us organize our legislative efforts, lobby on our behalf, and fundraise for the Architects in Action PAC.
Learn More...  A large storm system tore through several Midwestern states in the last two days, with tornados of varying strength confirmed in Kansas, Illinois, and Missouri. In each state, it took just a few minutes to create problems that could last for years, but trained AIA members are ready to be part of the solution. Learn More... 
ARE & Continuing Education
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released several tools and resources that interns can use to prepare for the rollover to the Intern Development Program (IDP) 2.0. Please read the attached news clip for more information.
Learn More... Thursday, April 26, 2012. The LEED Green Associate Test Prep at Southface offers two days of instruction on LEED Programs and prepares students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Southface is offering AIA members a 10% discount. Discount code: AIA-GA-2012
Learn More... The American Institute of Architects - Atlanta Chapter continues to be a resource for the architecture profession and will provide ARE workshops in April, May and June of 2012.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Call for Entries. Through its annual "Awards of Excellence" competition, the Atlanta Urban Design Commission honors those projects, programs, individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed toward the enhancement of the City of Atlanta’s built environment, the preservation of our physical heritage, and the sympathetic balance between the old and the new.
Learn More... GreenBusiness WORKS has partnered with Sustainable ATLANTA and created a unique series of classes designed to educate participants regarding corporate sustainability, positioning participants to bring sustainable success to their organizations.
Learn More... This April, more than 80,000 architects, interns, and educators will be invited to participate in the 2012 NCARB Practice Analysis of Architecture Survey. As the foundation of NCARB’s 2012 Practice Analysis, the survey is designed to help identify the tasks and knowledge/skills necessary for the independent practice of architecture. Please visit our website for more information.
Learn More... Accessibility Matters, LLC, is proud to announce its 2010 ADA Regulations and Standards for Accessible Design online training program.
Learn More... Announcing the final stages of producing a significant photographic book featuring architecturally interesting homes located along the Eastern shores and waterways of the United States, titled Shore Homes – The Evolution of the Modern Seaside Home.
Learn More... Two local firms from Georgia were recently honored with WoodWorks Wood Design Awards, which were presented at Wood Solutions Fairs in Atlanta and Baltimore.
Learn More... School of Architecture Alumni: A Special Gathering. Please join us for the dedication of the renovated, restored and expanded Lee Hall on April 13, 2012 at 11:30am in the new Lee Hall courtyard.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
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