We look forward to seeing you at the 2027 GCA Conference February 18-20 at Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Georgia!
Registration Information
All attendees must register in advance.
Registration is available at an early-bird discount through January 18th!
Hotel Information
Home 2 Suites
Website; 1320 E Main St, Cartersville, GA 30120; (678) 792-3346;
$119/night when you reserve by phone and mention GCA until 1/19 or all rooms reserved
Off I-75, this casual hotel is 2 miles from the 19th-century Old Bartow County Courthouse, and 6 miles from hiking at Pine Mountain. Relaxed studios and 1-bedroom suites provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as kitchens, dining areas, and living areas with pull-out sofas. A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor saltwater pool, an exercise room and a 24-hour pantry, plus a furnished patio with BBQs. Pets are welcome for a fee.
Hampton Inn
Website; 5600 Hwy 20 SE, Cartersville, GA 30121; (770) 382-8999
$149/night when you reserve by phone and mention GCA until 1/18 or all rooms reserved
Off I-75, this modern hotel is 3.7 miles from Cartersville Country Club and 4.9 miles from the Tellus Science Museum. The straightforward rooms include free Wi-Fi with in-room computers, and custom-designed beds, plus lap desks (for working on the bed) and pull-out sofas. They also have flat-screen TVs with HD channels, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Parking, hot breakfast and weekday breakfast bags to go are complimentary. Other amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool, plus 400 sq ft of meeting space and a business center.
Meal Information
- Thursday: We welcome your return to GCA each year with a social event on Thursday night. This no-host, ‘drop-in when you can’ event, 6:30-9pm. More details will be released soon!
- Friday: Attendees will receive a light continental breakfast and a boxed lunch. We will offer a ticketed dinner (buffet with vegetarian option) as part of the evening Film Festival screening.
- Saturday: Attendees will receive a light continental breakfast and dessert options at the award reception to adjourn the conference.
Site Information
Georgia Highlands College: Founded in 1970, GHC is a multi-campus state college in the University System of Georgia with an access mission and 11 targeted Bachelor programs. A Top 10 finalist for the national Aspen Prize, one of Newsweek’s Best College’s for Women in 2026, and recognized by University Magazine as a top online school, GHC delivers high-quality education at an affordable price.
Cartersville, Georgia: Known as “Georgia’s Museum City,” Cartersville offers conference attendees world-class cultural attractions just north of Atlanta, including the Smithsonian-affiliated Booth Western Art Museum and the Tellus Science Museum. The area uniquely blends natural beauty and rich regional history, featuring outdoor access at Red Top Mountain State Park and archaeological landmarks like the Etowah Indian Mounds. Visitors can also enjoy a vibrant, walkable downtown district filled with historic architecture, local dining, and boutique shopping right off the I-75 corridor.
Northwest Georgia: Northwest Georgia is your premier destination for adventure! Experience the beauty of our rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Enjoy a variety of fun from vineyards to orchards; train rides to roller coasters. Take in the picturesque beauty of wildlife and foliage at our mountains, parks, and trails.