Georgia

Law Passed: 1919 • Joined NCARB: 1935 • Region 3—Southern (1963)

The Components of Licensure

Education

1974: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program or 10 years of experience are required.

2004: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program is required.

Experience

1965: Three years of post-graduation experience are required.

1985: Georgia adopts the IDP.

Examination

1965: NCARB’s national examination is required.

Noteworthy

In 1992, Georgia law was amended to provide for the registration of interior designers, and the board was given the authority to adopt rules to set standards for such registration. In 2000, legislation was enacted to change the name of the board to the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers.

Notable People

NCARB President

1988: Walter T. Carry, FAIA (Atlanta)

Additional Members of the NCARB Board of Directors

1977-78: Zeb V. Lackey, FAIA (Valdosta)
2013-15: Anne K. Smith, FAIA (Savannah)

First Chairman/President

Thomas H. Morgan, FAIA

First Board Members

H. W. Whitcover
Frank H. Happ
T. W. Smith
G. Loyd Preacher

First Licenses Issued

1919: Thomas H. Morgan, H. W. Whitcover, Frank H. Happ, T. W. Smith, and G. Loyd Preacher

First Woman Licensed

Leila Ross Wilburn

First African-American Woman Licensed

2004: Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA

First African-American Board Member

1982: Oscar L. Harris, FAIA (Atlanta)

First Registered Interior Designer

1992: Rita Carson Guest (Atlanta)

NCARB President Medalists

1994: Barbara Kitchens (Atlanta)
2018: Anne K. Smith, FAIA (Savannah)

Georgia History

Georgia Member Board Member Walter T. Carry speaks at an Examination Committee meeting in the 1980s. Carry was NCARB president in 1988.
Georgia Board members Anne K. Smith and Susan Watts at NCARB's 2016 Annual Business Meeting.
Georgia Board Member Anne Smith is awarded the President's Medal by President Gregory Erny at NCARB's 2018 Annual Business Meeting.
❮ 1980s Examination Committee Meeting Georgia ❯
❮ 2016 NCARB Georgia ❯
❮ Anne Smith 2018 NCARB ❯
Georgia Member Board Member Walter T. Carry speaks at an Examination Committee meeting in the 1980s. Carry was NCARB president in 1988.
Georgia Board members Anne K. Smith and Susan Watts at NCARB's 2016 Annual Business Meeting.
Georgia Board Member Anne Smith is awarded the President's Medal by President Gregory Erny at NCARB's 2018 Annual Business Meeting.