The GICH 2026 Spring Retreat is officially open for registration. This annual gathering brings together housing leaders, local government officials, nonprofit partners, and community development professionals from across Georgia for collaborative learning and strategic planning.

If your community is engaged in housing strategy, downtown revitalization, zoning reform, workforce housing, or neighborhood stabilization, this retreat is designed for you.

📅 Key Dates

• Retreat Dates: April 14–16, 2026
• Location: University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center
  2360 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793
• Registration Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Hotel Rate Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026

After March 27, a $25 late fee will be added.

💳 Registration Information

• Registration Fee: $150
• Applies to all attendees who are not members of current GICH communities or GICH program staff, including alumni communities and guests.
• Each attendee must register individually. Do not submit multiple names under one registration.

🔗 Register Here: GICH 2026 Spring Retreat Registration

For questions, contact:
Dr. Jermaine Durham, Program Director
Jermaine.Durham@uga.edu

🏨 Hotel Accommodations

To secure event rates, reservations must be completed by March 16, 2026.

Participating hotels include:

• Country Inn & Suites – $110++ per night
• Comfort Inn & Suites – $110++ per night
• Holiday Inn Express – $129++ per night
• La Quinta Inn – $119++ per night
• Spark – $110++ per night
• Hilton Garden Inn – $144++ per night
• SpringHill Suites – $144++ per night

Hotel blocks are limited and fill quickly.

📋 Retreat Agenda

The updated agenda is available online. The finalized version will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the event.

🔗 Access the GICH 2026 Spring Retreat Agenda

Why Attend?

The Spring Retreat is a working session environment where teams refine housing strategies, strengthen implementation plans, and build regional partnerships. Expect:

• Action-oriented sessions
• Peer learning across communities
• Direct engagement with housing experts
• Practical tools you can bring back to your city or county

Communities that attend consistently leave with clearer implementation roadmaps and stronger cross-sector coordination.

Do not wait. Register by March 27 and secure lodging by March 16 to guarantee your spot and hotel rate.

For official information, visit the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing website or contact Dr. Jermaine Durham directly.