On behalf of the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions (GARC), we cordially invite you to the 24th Annual GARC Conference. The Conference will be held at the King and Prince Resort on St. Simons Island, November 6-8, 2024, with sessions beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, and ending on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
GARC represents all 12 of Georgia’s Regional Commissions. Our event will host a statewide audience of approximately 250 attendees, including Regional Commission council members from across Georgia, staff from Regional Commission and state agencies, as well as numerous community and corporate leaders interested in state and regional development and planning.
Our conference offers an excellent opportunity to network with peers, share best practices and gain insights from practical workshops and sessions led by state leadership and subject matter experts. Confirmed speakers for 2024 include:
- Tim Golden, Georgia Department of Transportation
- Tyler Harper, Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Kevin Tanner, Georgia Department of DBHDD
- Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey’s Corporation
- Dave Wills, Association of County Commissioners of Georgia
- Larry Hanson, Georgia Municipal Association
***Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are available for this year’s conference. Please select button at the top of the page to register today as a Sponsor or Exhibitor for the 2024 Annual Conference.***
Hotel Accommodations
King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort (Primary Host Hotel)
201 Arnold Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-3631 or 1-800-342-0212
Hotel Simone (overflow hotel)
200 Ocean Blvd.
St Simons, GA 31522
info@hotelsimoneSSI.com
912-357-5500
www.hotelsimonessi.com
Sea Palms Resort (overflow hotel)
515 North Windward Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912-638-3351
1.800.841.6268
www.seapalms.com
Registration Fees and Deadlines
- The deadline for early bird registration($375.00) is Monday, September 30, 2024.
- The last day for conference registration($425.00) is Thursday, October 31, 2024.
- All Spouse/guest registration is available for $175 per person.
Once you complete your online registration, you will receive a confirmation email, and the Heart of Georgia Regional Commission will email an invoice for payment of the registration fee.
Conference Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellation MUST be made via email to Laura Mathis at lmathis@mg-rc.org and received by close of business October 31, 2024. A $100 handling fee will be assessed for each cancellation. Please allow 30 days after the close of the conference for refunds.
No Shows or cancellations after October 31, 2024 will forfeit all conference registration fees.
