UofGA-Apartment.com - Local Information

School & Local Information

University of Georgia

When the University of Georgia was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly on January 27, 1785, Georgia became the first state to charter a state-supported university. In 1784 the General Assembly had set aside 40,000 acres of land to endow a college or seminary of learning. UGA is among the top schools in three major rankings of American universities for educational value:
• UGA is tied for 19th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2005 list of the 50 top public universities in America. The rankings are based on such factors as academic reputation, student retention, faculty resources, student selectivity and financial resources.
• U.S. News & World Report ranks UGA 6th among public universities and 41st among all universities in its 2005 list of “Best Values” among national universities. The rankings relate a school’s academic quality to the net cost of attending.
• Kiplinger Magazine ranks UGA 4th on its list of the 20 best public colleges that “combine great academics with reasonable costs.” UGA was 6th in the magazine’s previous ranking, which is based on such factors as in-state and out-of-state costs, SAT/ACT scores, admissions rates, graduation and retention rates, and average amount of student debt at graduation.
• UGA is 9th among 345 public and private colleges on the Princeton Review’s “Best Academic Bang for your Buck” list. The rankings are based on an analysis of academic and cost-related factors.
Because about 99 percent of in-state first-year students come to UGA on the HOPE Scholarship, which covers tuition costs, the University was ranked by Money Magazine as one of nine “unbeatable deals” nationwide where students can attend college tuition-free. The magazine also listed UGA as the 6th overall best buy in the Southeast, and 27th in the nation, among some 1,100 institutions evaluated

Enrollment
(Fall Semester 2004)
Total: 33,405

Museums

Georgia Museum Of Art

90 Carlton Street,
Performing and Visual Arts Complex, UGA
706-542-4662
http://www.uga.edu/gamuseum
The GMOA houses a permanent collection of more than 8,000 works of art as well as a variety of traveling exhibitions. The modern and elegant facility includes the Museum Shop and Figgie's Café.
Cost : Free admission, suggested donation of $2.
Tues., Thurs.-Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
Wed. until 9 PM
Sun. 1 - 5 PM
Closed most state and federal holidays.

Lamar Dodd School Of Art

Visual Arts Building
Jackson St.
UGA Campus
Studio 2:
257 W. Broad St.
Downtown Athens
706-542-1511
http://www.visart.uga.edu/
The galleries at the University of Georgia's art school host revolving showings of student, faculty, and professional work.
Cost : Free
Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM
Sat.- Sun. noon - 5 PM
Closed during UGA holidays.

Confederate History: Heartland Of The Confederacy Civil War Trail

706-357-4430
800-653-0603
http://www.visitathensga.com/civilwartrail
Athens' rich Civil War heritage places it at the center of this regional self-guided heritage trail. Twenty-four of the trail's 44 sites are located within Athens-Clarke County. Athens sites include historical monuments ( Broad St. across from UGA's Arch), homes and house museums belonging to many Confederate leaders, and more unusual relics (such as the Double-Barreled Cannon).
Maps are available at the Athens Welcome Center, or contact the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-357-4430, 800-653-0603

U.S. Navy Supply Corps School And Museum

1425 Prince Ave.
706-354-7349
https://www.nscs.cnet.navy.mil/service2.asp?ID=6
The Navy Supply Corps School campus was originally the site of the State Normal (teacher education) School. The building housing the museum was built in 1910 as a Carnegie Library and is on the National Register of Historic Places. One of only 11 official U.S. Navy museums, there are displays of ship models, uniforms, naval artifacts, equipment, photographs, and other items of historical interest. Archives are available for research. Advance appointments required for entry.
Cost : Free.
Mon. -Fri. 9 AM- 5:15 PM
Call ahead.
Closed Federal holidays.

Restaurants

Aqua Linda
1376 Prince Avenue , Athens, GA 30606-2734
American & Caribbean Food
Phone: 706-543-1500

The Grit
199 Prince Avenue , Athens, GA 30601-2400
American & Caribbean Food
Phone: 706-543-6592

Aunt Bea’s Country Café
155 Whit Davis Road , Athens, GA 30605-4048
American & Caribbean Food
Phone: 706-543-0470

Son’s of Italy
1573 South Lumpkin Street , Athens, GA 30605-1363
European Food
Phone: 706-543-2516

Aroma’s
1235 Milledge Avenue , Athens, GA 30605-1445
European Food
Phone: 706-208-0059

Music & Nightlife

By night, Athens is alive with a variety of music clubs and bars that offer entertainment suited to every taste. No visit would be complete without sampling a bit of Athens' world-renowned music scene.

The New York Times calls Athens
"Live Music Central"
and Rolling Stone Magazine named Athens the
#1 College Music Scene in America.

From a few bands that started something different (The B-52's, Pylon, REM, and Widespread Panic) and gave Athens national attention, there are now hundreds of active bands, over 10 recording studios, and several independent record labels. World-famous venues, such as the 40 Watt Club and the Georgia Theatre, continue to attract up-and-coming musical acts as well as old favorites. AthFest (www.athfest.com) in late June attracts over 120 bands that play on indoor and outdoor stages throughout the weekend. But Athens' musical heritage involves more than rock and roll; noted African-American musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Cab Calloway performed at The Morton Theatre. With jazz, classical, blues, country, and rock performances occurring on a regular basis, Athens provides one of the most diverse and affordable music scenes in the world. See a free Flagpole Magazine (published weekly) for performing artists' schedules, or visit Flagpole's website at www.flagpole.com. Another resource for the local music scene is http://www.athensmusic.net.

Shops

Belk Department Store
Georgia Square Mall
Athens , GA 30601
Phone: (706) 353-0060

Colonial Beechwood Promenade
196 Alps Rd.
Athens , GA 30606
Phone: (706) 353-3534

Georgia Square Mall Belk
3700 Atlanta Hwy Ste 212
Athens , GA 30606
Phone: (706) 353-0060

Rich Macy’s
3700 Atlanta Hwy Ste 2
Athens , GA 30606-3155
Phone: (706) 353-4847

Hotels

Holiday Inn
http://www.hi-athens.com
197 E. Broad St .
Athens , GA
Phone: (706) 549-4433

Days Inn
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/home
230 N. Finley St .
Athens , GA
Phone: (800) DAY-SINN

Courtyard by Marriott: Athens
http://marriott.com/specials/default.mi
166 N Finley St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-7000

Hampton Inn
2220 W Broad St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-9600
(800) HAM-PTON

Emergency Links

B-J-C Medical Center: Emergency Department
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1400

Link to City/State Page

http://www.uga.edu