Click here to register for the 2025 Fall Conference and the 67th Annual Business Meeting of the Emergency Management Association of Georgia (EMAG). Registration must be completed by November 10, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to connect with emergency management professionals from across Georgia!

This year, EMAG and GEMA/HS have selected the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) as the training provider. Two courses are being offered. As you complete your registration, please pay close attention to the dates associated with your selections, as they will determine which classroom you attend on the respective day.

To simplify the registration process, RDPC has agreed to enroll each participant in the course via our GEMA TRS system. This means you only need to register using the GEMA TRS links. However, each attendee must have a user account with RDPC. If you do not already have an account, please create one at RDPC’s Student Portal.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Crisis Management for School Based Incidents (AWR 148)   

November 17, 2025 0800-1700    

Young Harris, GA 30582    

6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582

To register directly for this offering on November 17, 2025, please click HERE. 

Disaster Recovery In Rural Communities (MGT-415)   

November 17, 2025 0800-1700    

Young Harris, GA 30582    

6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582       

To register directly for this offering on November 17, 2025, please click HERE. 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025

Crisis Management for School Based Incidents (AWR 148)   

November 18, 2025 0800-1700    

Young Harris, GA 30582    

6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582

To register directly for this offering on November 18, 2025, please click HERE. 

Disaster Recovery In Rural Communities (MGT-415)   

November 18, 2025 0800-1700    

Young Harris, GA 30582    

6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582

To register directly for this offering on November 18, 2025, please click HERE.

Click here for the agenda for the 67th Annual EMAG Business Meeting.

Click here for lodging details and to make your reservation at Brasstown Valley Resort. To receive the EMAG organization rate, reservations must be made on or before October 24, 2025. After this date, rooms will be offered based on availability and prevailing rates, so book early to secure your spot!

Emergency Management Association of Georgia Awards 

Below, you will find the yearly awards presented by the Emergency Management Association of Georgia to Emergency Management Agencies and their staff. Please submit your award nominations to Second Vice President Christopher Stoner at cstoner@houstoncountyga.gov no later than October 1, 2025. 

Outstanding Contribution to the Profession 

• Actions beyond the call of ordinary duty*. 

• Outstanding volunteer work. 

• May be paid or volunteer. 

• Member in good standing for at least one year. 

• Outstanding record on mission participation. 

*Must include supporting documentation in photos, newspaper articles, and/or video 

Volunteer/Citizen of the year 

• Member with full Emergency Management orientation. 

• Non-staff member. Example- teacher, commissioner, mayor, etc. 

• Actively promotes and supports local EMA and/or GEMA/HS. 

• Nominated by EMA Director. 

Emergency Management Agency of the Year 

• Recognized EMA office by GEMA/HS. 

• Compliant and in good standing with GEMA/HS. 

• Member of EMAG for at least 2 years. 

• Has made a significant improvement or difference in their community to mitigate, respond to, or recover from a disaster. 

Director of the Year 

• Must have held the position of EMA Director for a minimum of four years. 

• Nominated by head of any public safety agency to include elected officials, EMA/Rescue Volunteers, EMA Staff or any EMAG Executive Committee member. Written nomination must include supporting documents. 

• Demonstrates leadership qualities (documentation in the nomination letter). 

• Member of EMAG for at least two years in good standing. 

• Attends at least 80% of area meetings. 

• Attends EMAG conferences.