The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is preparing a new Statewide Historic Preservation Plan to support efforts in preserving historic sites across the state. The plan, which is required by the National Park Service and mandated under the National Historic Preservation Act, will set goals and strategies for preservation from 2027 through 2036.
The current preservation plan expires at the end of 2026. The updated version will include a public engagement process, an assessment of current historic resources and their conditions, as well as objectives based on feedback from stakeholders and residents. The division aims to create actionable items that can be measured and will help achieve these objectives.
According to the department, “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.”
Public participation is encouraged in shaping the new plan. An online survey is open until November 28, 2025, for residents to share their views on preservation priorities.
Five public information events are scheduled throughout Fall 2025 in Atlanta, Macon, Gainesville, Camilla, and Savannah. Details about additional virtual sessions will be provided later.
More information about the updated plan and events is available on the department’s website.
