September 2016 Features

  • UGA Launches Georgia Informatics Institutes for Research and Education

    September 30, 2016

    The University of Georgia will significantly expand its instruction and research in the critical area of informatics with the formation of the Georgia Informatics Institutes for Research and Education.

  • 10 Tips for Ensuring Future Business Success

    September 20, 2016

    Building a successful business is a constantly changing process. So you need to be able to adapt and keep up to ensure long term success. Members of our small business community have had to navigate plenty of changes and updates. Check out some top tips for moving your business toward future success in the list below.

  • UGA, ACC Teams to Conduct DIY Community Assessment

    September 19, 2016

    More than 100 graduate students from the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work and the College of Public Health, as well as Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens neighborhood leaders, will administer surveys for eight weeks this fall. Wearing distinctive T-shirts, they will work in teams of five to seven to collect data Sept. 19-Nov. 18 across Athens-Clarke County.

  • Peabody Awards Appoints Six New Members to its Board of Jurors

    September 16, 2016

    The Peabody Awards at the University of Georgia has appointed Marcy Carsey, Herman Gray, Kathy Im, Kim Masters, Mark McKinnon and John Seigenthaler to its Board of Jurors.

  • Startup Stories Speaker Series to Feature Comedian and Author Paul Ollinger Sept. 29th

    September 12, 2016

    The fifth installment of the Startup Stories speaker series brings comedian, author, and early-stage Facebook employee, Paul Ollinger to Athens on Thursday, September 29th. Hosted by local economic development nonprofit Four Athens, Startup Stories is a unique opportunity to hear directly from startup founders and employees about their individual experiences with entrepreneurship.

  • Fall 2016 Signature Lectures Bring Internationally Prominent Speakers to UGA

    September 09, 2016

    This fall the University of Georgia's Signature Lecture series will feature talks from nationally and internationally recognized figures from a wide range of fields.

  • Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker

    September 08, 2016

    Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.

  • Athens Fall 2016 Festivals and Events Announced

    September 07, 2016

    This fall, Athens awakens once again as the leaves don their vibrant autumn tones and stakes its claim on rich culture, quirky style, and traditional celebrations. Athens has much more to offer than just football; from the Terrapin Hop Harvest, to the annual Wild Rumpus Parade, there is plenty to enjoy beyond the hedges.

  • Interactive Video: The Key to Real Customer Connections

    September 07, 2016

    In today’s cluttered media space, research shows that video stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. However, a perfect, polished video alone doesn’t automatically generate leads or sales.

  • Anonymous Donor Transforms the Lives of UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music Students

    September 02, 2016

    Cora Nunnally Miller anonymously gave more than $33 million to the University of Georgia Foundation throughout her lifetime and granted permission for the university to share her name only after her death. Her last gift, a bequest of $17 million made at her passing in July 2015, will have a transformational effect across the university.

  • St. Mary's Launches $13M in Upgrades, Expansions

    September 01, 2016

    St. Mary's Health Care System is embarking on major construction projects to expand and upgrade its hospice house in Oconee County and the surgical suite, boiler operations and emergency fuel supply at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.