UGA Community Relations

10/09/2026

Erin Wilson (ABJ ’11, BS ’11) came to the University of Georgia to study public relations in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. It was through Grady’s job board that she learned that The National was looking for a social media intern. Now, she is the owner of the popular downtown Athens restaurant.

Click the link in the comments to learn more about her journey!

10/06/2026

Last Friday, Vice President for Government Relations, Blake Raulerson and Director of Community Relations, Alison McCullick, toured the Georgia Power North Georgia Hydro Generating Plant located in northeast Georgia.

The partnership between Georgia Power and UGA helps fuel the university’s mission to serve Georgians by providing communities with infrastructure and resources to prosper economically.

The Government Relations team was grateful for the invaluable experience and opportunity to learn more about the positive impacts they are making together.

10/05/2026

Across Athens, students found different ways to make a difference while learning more about the communities they were serving

The Dawg Day of Service event was held on September 19. During the event, over 300 University of Georgia students found different ways to make a difference across the Athens area while learning more about the communities they were serving. The students volunteered with 20 community partner organizations and campus sites including local schools, nonprofits, environmental organizations and animal rescues.

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10/02/2026

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!

09/30/2026

"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.

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09/28/2026

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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09/25/2026

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! ❤️

09/18/2026

Are you a UGA student looking to get more involved in the community and make a meaningful impact? Well, take this as your sign!

The Clarke County Mentor Program is a nonprofit organization that serves hundreds of children at all 21 schools in the Clarke County School District through mentorship from community members and the university community. They are currently seeking more mentors to ensure that every student in the Clarke County School District who wants and needs a mentor receives one.

You can visit their website below to learn more about getting involved: https://www.clarkecountymentorprogram.org/become-a-mentor.html

09/16/2026

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:

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.

09/11/2026