The American Rescue Plan Act has allocated significant financial resources to federal agencies, state governments, and local governments of all sizes. Should local governments use these resources to build capital infrastructure or address economic challenges impacting the community? How will any of these investments be sustainable in the long run? In Planning Strategically for ARPA Funds, Institute of Government faculty, the President of the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions, and an officer of the Georgia City County Management Association will discuss how to strategically use these funds while engaging with the public and utilizing regional partnerships.