PIO Resources

Connecting Georgia’s communicators with trusted resources, training, and professional networks.

The Georgia Association of Public Information Officers (GAPIO) is committed to supporting the continued growth and development of government communicators across Georgia. Explore these organizations and resources for training, professional development, networking opportunities, industry information, and tools to support your work as a Public Information Officer.

Professional Organizations & Resources

National Information Officers Association (NIOA)
https://nioa.org/
A professional organization supporting Public Information Officers through training, networking, professional development, and the exchange of best practices.

Government Social Media (GSM)
https://www.governmentsocialmedia.com/
Training, resources, conferences, and professional development focused on social media and digital communications for government agencies.

City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
https://www.3cma.org/
A national network supporting local government communicators through professional development, resources, networking, and recognition programs.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
https://training.fema.gov/
Training and resources for Public Information Officers and emergency communicators, including PIO training, the Incident Command System, Joint Information System, and emergency communication resources.

PIO Calendar
https://piocalendar.com/
A calendar created specifically for Public Information Officers, featuring training opportunities, conferences, webinars, and key professional dates in one centralized location.