Georgia Arborist Association, Inc. upcoming events

Second Quarter GAA Networking (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for Networking with other GAA Arborists at Wild Heaven Brewery in Toco Hills

2935-B N. Druid Hills Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329

June 24th from 5:30pm until 7:30pm

GAA Members Receive 1 Free Drink Ticket

Would you like to have a beer & chat with other arborists? Join GAA on Wed., June 24, 5:30-7:30PM, at Wild Heaven Brewery in Toco Hills (Atlanta). GAA members receive 1 free drink ticket.
Hungry? No problem. Fox Brothers BBQ is at the brewery.
Don't drink beer? Enjoy wines & housemade cocktails.
Don't drink alcohol? They have mocktails, Coke products & non-alcoholic beer!

No need to register, unless you'd like a reminder sent to you as we near the date.

Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Training (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

TCIA ASTI Electrical Hazard Awareness Program Training

June 25, 2026

Vermeer Southeast
1320 Gresham Rd.
Marietta, Georgia

8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
8 ISA + CTSP CEUs for in person and 2 additional CEU opportunities for online course.

Why EHAP?

EHAP will augment your work in three areas:

OSHA Safety Requirements

EHAP helps you meet the OSHA 1910.269 safety standard, which requires:

Employer-certified training
Employers must certify that employees who work 10 feet or closer to energized conductors are trained in the special hazards involved in such work.
On-the-job training and verification
Employers must verify through documented, on-the-job training and verification that these employees have the skills necessary to perform line-clearance job tasks safely.

EHAP must be used in combination with documented on-the-job skills training and verification to meet OSHA 1910.269 requirements.

ANSI Safety Requirements
The ANSI Z133.1 safety standard for arboricultural operations requires all employees be trained to recognize electrical hazards. EHAP training meets the ANSI Z133.1 training requirement. All the content related to electrical hazards in the Z133 is included in the EHAP course.) The ANSI Z 133 Safety Standard is available for purchase separately.

Storm Cleanup
EHAP is often required by the US Army Corps of Engineers in order to qualify for storm-related clean-ups. They have recognized the importance of the EHAP training program dating back to Hurricane Katrina.

This course includes a full-day, in person training with a qualified instructor AND a virtual self-paced instruction. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

About the instructor: Jeff Inman

Jeff Inman: Risk Manager and Academy Director at Truetimber Arborists

Jeff Inman is a dedicated husband, father, and the Risk Manager and Academy Director for Truetimber Arborists. As an ISA Climber Specialist and certified Arborist, TRAQ, and TCIA CTSP, Jeff is passionate about climbing, continuous learning, and professional growth in the arboriculture industry.

Aerial Rescue Training (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

ASTI Aerial Rescue Training

June 26th 2026
Vermeer Southeast
1320 Gresham Rd.
Marietta, Georgia

8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.

8 ISA + CTSP CEUs for in person and 2 additional CEU opportunities for online course.

When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond an emergency could develop any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react.

TCIA’s Aerial Rescue Training Program helps you protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA.

Prepare for your Certified Tree Worker Exam with Aerial Rescue Training. Provided at a discounted rate in partnership with the TCIA's Arborist Safety Training Institute (ASTI).

This course includes a full-day, in person training with a qualified instructor AND a virtual self-paced instruction. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Climbers must bring own gear, wear all necessary PPE and be able to access the tree and ascend/descend without assistance.

About the instructor:

Jeff Inman: Risk Manager and Academy Director at Truetimber Arborists