About Us
The Georgia Scholastic Press Association was organized in 1928 by the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia to promote the understanding and practice of journalism. Over the past 90 years, GSPA has evolved to encompass all forms of scholastic media, including broadcast, literary magazine, newsmagazine, newspaper and yearbook. GSPA's goal is to help middle school and high school publications progress by providing networking and skill development opportunities.
Interested in a GSPA 2024-25 membership? Fill out our online form!
Membership:
Membership is open to high and middle school- sponsored newspapers, news magazines, yearbooks, literary/creative magazines, broadcasts, and online media staffs in Georgia.
Membership is valid for the academic year (June 1-May 31).
New and current members can join or renew their membership for a reduced price of $40 through Aug. 31, 2024.
Beginning Sept. 1, 2024, the dues will increase to $50 through Oct.31, 2024.
On Nov. 1, 2024, or after, dues will be $65.
Schools with multiple publications will be able to save money by signing up for only one membership and paying a discounted membership of $10 for each additional adviser.
Please fill out the membership form prior to sending payment. For the membership form, click here.
Payment can be either via check or credit. NEW: If paying by check, you must request an invoice first. Please do not mail checks directly to the College, as our payment processes have changed. Online payments may be made at https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/classic/store_main.jsp?STOREID=246
No refunds will be given for paid annual memberships for GSPA; however, a membership may be transferred to a different adviser from the same school at no additional cost. See full refund policy.
Membership Services:
Members will have exclusive access to resources and publication archives in the "members only" section of the GSPA website, which includes a directory, presentations on various scholastic journalism topics, links to previous publications and other resources.
Members will receive the official association's monthly e-newsletter throughout the academic year. The Bulletin includes pertinent information regarding the happenings in the association and more resources for development.
Members will have access to the GSPA listserv.
Members will have the opportunity to attend the annual events (additional fees may apply):
Members are able to participate in various contests throughout the year.
Members are able to participate in critique services during the fall conference and spring contest.
Advisers can volunteer with the Advisory Board.
Students can volunteer with GSPA Ambassadors.
Member schools can participate in GSPA social media takeovers to showcase their staffs’ work.
School visits:
Members will be able to request and schedule visits with the director and special guests, either virtual or in person.
Members will be able to request and schedule visits in order to visit the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.