On behalf of the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions (GARC), we cordially invite you to the 25th Annual GARC Conference. The Conference will be held at the King and Prince Resort on St. Simons Island, November 5-7, 2025, with sessions beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and ending on Friday, November 7, 2025 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.


Conference Cancellation Policy


Requests for cancellation MUST be made via email to Laura Mathis at
garc@mg-rc.org and received by close of business October 31, 2025.  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, 2025 will forfeit all conference registration fees.