UGA Community Relations

08/31/2026

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!

This in‑person, 2‑hour workshop helps funnel your business questions into informed decisions and clear next steps for starting a business in Georgia

08/25/2026

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! 🐾❤️

08/20/2026

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

08/18/2026

Welcome back to the Classic City, Bulldogs! We hope you have a memorable and productive semester. 🐾

08/14/2026

🚨Attention all freshman and transfer students!

We are offering one week away until your First Friday in Athens! Spend it with us at North of the Arch starting at 2 p.m. in Costa Park.

Event highlights include:
✅ Free t-shirts

✅ Goodie bags with coupons and SWAG
from the participating Downtown Athens businesses

✅ Raffle prizes from the participating Downtown Athens businesses

✅ Frozen treats

Will we see you there? 👀

08/12/2026

Guess who's returning for the 10th anniversary of North of the Arch!

Try to catch one of our Golden Bulldogs on Friday, August 21, at 2:30 pm or 3:30 p.m. and win a special prize.

08/06/2026

Another North of the Arch business participant alert!

Cine, operated by the Athens Film Arts Institute (AFAI), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the region’s only independently operated, community-based art house cinema.

Grab some popcorn and check them out on August 21.

08/06/2026

Did you know that bands like The B-52’s and R.E.M. started their careers at UGA? Swipe through to read more about Athens rich music history! 🎶🎸

08/05/2026

Did you know about the parking changes coming to Downtown Athens, Georgia?

David Lynn, director of planning and outreach for the Athens Downtown Development Authority, sat down with WUGA’s Havivah Saltz to discuss the changes.

Click the link in the comments to listen to the interview.

08/03/2026

It’s August, so you know what that means! 📚✏️🏈

Below are some key dates for you to keep in mind over the next few weeks:

August 9: Potential New Member Move In
August 10-15: Panhellenic Recruitment
August 14-17: Freshman Dorm Move In
August 16: Panhellenic Bid Day
August 17: First Day of UGA Fall Semester