The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is preparing a new Statewide Historic Preservation Plan to guide preservation efforts for the next decade. This initiative follows federal requirements set by the National Park Service, which mandates that each state office develop and implement such a plan under the National Historic Preservation Act.
The current preservation plan for Georgia, which covers 2022-2026, will expire at the end of 2026. The upcoming plan will extend from 2027 through 2036. It will include a planning process aimed at broad public participation, an assessment of historic resources across Georgia, goals and objectives shaped by input from stakeholders and residents, and actionable items designed to achieve those objectives.
According to the Historic Preservation Division, “A planning process with broad-based appeal and a robust public engagement strategy; An assessment summary of current historic resource conditions, including identified issues, threats, and opportunities in the state; Goals and objectives that are responsive to resource needs and incorporate feedback from Georgia stakeholders and residents; and Actionable items that are measurable and directly lead to the fulfillment of the plan’s objectives.”
To gather public input on preservation priorities in Georgia, an online survey is available until November 28, 2025. In addition to digital outreach, five open-house events will take place during fall 2025 in Atlanta (October 7), Macon (October 14), Gainesville (October 28), Camilla (November 12), and Savannah (November 18). The division plans to announce virtual sessions at a later date.
More information about the updated Statewide Historic Preservation Plan and related events can be found on the agency’s website.
