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University of Georgia Residence Hall Association Wins Awards
Athens Patch
Apr 27The University of Georgia Residence Hall Association has received top honors from two professional member groups¬—the South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls and the Georgia Residence Hall Organization.UGA’s RHA program is th... »
UGA Faculty Awarded Innovative Instruction Grants
Athens Patch
Apr 25Twenty-two University of Georgia faculty projects designed to improve teaching recently were funded through grants provided by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction, in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic ... »
UGA honors four for creating a more sustainable community
Athens Patch Announcements
Apr 24Athens, Ga. - On April 20, four members of the University of Georgia community were recognized for their dedication to creating a more sustainable UGA. As part of the Athens-Clarke County Greenfest, the UGA Office of Sustainability sponsored the 2012 S... »
Who killed Jenny Stone?
Athens Patch
Apr 23It happened early one April morning, 20 years ago--a day that began breezy and cool, much like today. A University of Georgia student, on the brink of graduation and a promising advertising career, was robbed, sexually assaulted and strangled in her do... »
UGA named to 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Athens Patch Announcements
Apr 20The University of Georgia has recently received the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive by being named to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This distinction is given by the Corporation for N... »
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24 April 1861: The Troup Artillery Departs for Savannah
This Day in Athens
Apr 24On this day in 1861, the city of Athens had a festive send off of their local Troup Artillery, which had been called up to assist in the protection of Savannah. Their train departed at 11 o'clock in the morning, with stops in Greensboro and Augusta. O... »
New Teen Program at Georgia Museum of Art-- and it's FREE!
AthensLife Unleashed
Apr 23Great news from the Georgia Museum of Art! Michael Lachowski, the Museum's Public Relations coordinator, tells us about a new teen program:Responding to an audience underserved by museums, the Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) at the University of Georgia ... »
17 April 1976: Boy Scouts Host Open House at Franklin Hotel
This Day in Athens
Apr 18On this day in 1976, Boy Scout Troop 76 hosted an open house at the old Franklin Hotel on Broad Street. The building had been left empty since 1972 when the Athens Hardware Company, formerly the Childs-Nickerson Hardware Company, moved from the site af... »
A Getaway to Athens! Drive a Little. Live a Lot.
AthensLife Unleashed
Apr 16Just over an hour from Atlanta, the quintessential college town of Athens is a wise choice for a quick getaway. Visitors are immediately struck by the town's creative energy. Well-known as a hotbed of live music, hundreds of bands call Athens home and... »
Plant & Garden Events in Athens,GA
AthensLife Unleashed
Apr 10Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Athens, especially for garden enthusiasts. You can enjoy the blooms at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the gardens of Athens' four historic house museums, a wide variety of nurseries, and the fascinati... »


