UGA Community Relations

Are you planning to attend the annual UGA Homecoming Parade tonight? Here are a few things to know before you go!

The parade will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude by 7:00 pm. Road closures in the Downtown Athens area for the parade will begin early at 3:00 pm.

Search the route below to find the best spot to watch!

"Athens really appreciates small business. This is the right place, and it’s also a place that we love.”

The owners of Sunroof Coffee and Baddie's Burger House, two of the Classic City's trendiest culinary spots, are taking what they learned in University of Georgia classrooms and applying it to their business to become Athens tastemakers.

Click the link in the comments to learn more!

The Georgia Ready Summer Institute (GRSI) is empowering Georgia’s brightest high school students to think boldly, embrace discovery and explore how new ideas can create real-world impact. There were two Clarke County School District students who participated in this year's GRSI.

Hosted on the University of Georgia's Athens campus, teams of high school students raced to put the finishing touches on Shark Tank-style pitches imagining the “University of the Future.” Just days later, those same students stood aboard a UGA research vessel in the Skidaway River near Savannah, helping collect samples and learning how marine scientists study Georgia’s coastal ecosystems.

Throughout the week, students immersed themselves in programming focused on research, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and design thinking. They met faculty researchers, learned about undergraduate research opportunities, connected with current UGA students and took part in workshops built around critical thinking, communication and collaboration.

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Chloe Hastey (UGA Government Relations), Linda Ford (ADDA), Josh Welch (UGA Greek Life), Deputy Chief Harrison Daniel (ACC PD), and Josh Podvin (UGA Service-Learning) did a remarkable job at closing out the 2026 Inter-City Visit for their counterparts from across the Ames, Iowa region.

During the panel discussion, each highlighted how their different town and gown partnerships are making a positive impact in our community.

From tailoring a welcome event that introduces first-years to the downtown district to helping educate Greek Life students on how to be a good neighbor to ensuring that every student in the school district gets to step onto campus, we hope that they head back to Iowa excited to deepen their connection within their own community.

We are always grateful for the opportunity to share more about our town and gown initiatives! ❤️

Southern Living Magazine recently named Athens, GA, as one of the "10 College Towns To Visit For Fall Foliage, Festivals, And Game Day Fun." From the Georgia Bulldogs to the city's rich musical heritage, you can't go wrong with a fall day in Athens!

Check out the full article below:

10 College Towns To Visit For Fall Foliage, Festivals, And Game Day Fun From local festivals to lively tailgates, these 10 foliage-friendly college towns in the South are perfect for a fall getaway, including Oxford, Athens, and more.

Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what you don’t know. Let UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens (SBDC) help you!

Tomorrow, SBDC will offer a FREE, in-person training for small business owners looking to start their own endeavors. More information and registration are below!

Date: Tuesday, September 1
Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: 210 Spring Street (UGA Innovation Hub)
Link to register: https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0827-001-ath-how-to-start-a-business-in-georgia/

Don't miss out on this amazing resource in the heart of Athens!

0827-001 | How to Start a Business in Georgia This in‑person, 2‑hour workshop helps funnel your business questions into informed decisions and clear next steps for starting a business in Georgia

10 years of North of the Arch!

Thank you to the students who showed up in the heat and businesses who opened their doors to them. We hope that you found some cool spots to spend your next 4 years, Bulldogs! 🐾❤️

Don’t forget to be chic this year, Bulldogs! 💅🐾