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About Kelly Simmons

Authored 34 articles.

Articles

• Mentorship at Georgia Center Opens Doors in Hospitality Program

  News, May 20, 2025

• Best in Show: UGA Science and Engineering Fair Director Helps Create Nationwide Fair Standards

  News, November 11, 2024

• UGA Supports Workforce Development for Hospitality and Tourism Industry

  News, June 06, 2024

• Former SBDC Area Director Gives Back to the Organization

  News, January 31, 2024

• UGA Wins National Outreach Award for Program Boosting Rural Economic Development

  News, November 08, 2022

• UGA Issues Proclamation Recognizing Colquitt County Archway

  News, October 21, 2022

• New Award Will Fund Several Community Initiatives

  Features, September 26, 2022

  Five local projects were selected to receive a total of $32,000 in awards from an endowment established by an Athens native and UGA alumna. The fund, held by the UGA Foundation, ultimately benefits Athens-Clarke County residents as well as university faculty and students focused on service and outreach into the community.

• Thomson-McDuffie County the State’s First Connected Resilient Community

  News, April 27, 2022

• UGA gets Federal Grant to Help Communities Advance Economic Development

  News, October 29, 2021

• UGA Helping Small Businesses Apply for Relief Funding

  News, January 19, 2021

• UGA Offers Additional Webinars to Help Small Businesses Apply for Federal Funding

  News, January 13, 2021

• New Leaders Tapped for UGA’s Institute of Government and Archway Partnership

  News, December 10, 2020

• Hispanic Chamber Honors UGA Small Business Expert

  News, December 01, 2020

• UGA Helps Small Businesses Succeed During Pandemic

  News, September 25, 2020

• Veteran UGA Public Service and Outreach Faculty Member Tapped to Head Georgia Center

  News, September 16, 2020

• UGA Helps Coastal Businesses Plan for Weather Disasters

  News, August 10, 2020

• Digital Marketing Webinar for Agribusinesses Offered by UGA, Georgia Department of Agriculture

  News, June 19, 2020

• Vinson Institute Webinars Offered Free to Georgia Communities

  News, May 19, 2020

• UGA SBDC: More Webinars Offered for Small Businesses

  Features, April 10, 2020

  The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center has scheduled an additional 10 webinars for April 14 and 15 to help small-business owners navigate the application process for federal assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• UGA, State Agencies Provide Assistance to Small Businesses Applying for Federal Aid

  Features, April 08, 2020

  Nearly 1,500 struggling small business owners from across Georgia logged in to UGA Small Business Development Center webinars Monday for guidance in applying for federal assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Carnegie Foundation Reaffirms UGA as Community Engaged University

  News, February 03, 2020

• Fifth Annual UGA Day of Service Benefits Local Nonprofits and Agencies

  News, December 12, 2019

• Partnerships Help Georgia Businesses Find Trained Employees and Students Find Good Jobs

  News, October 25, 2019

• Three-peat for UGA in Economic Development Awards

  News, September 04, 2019

• New Developments at State Botanical Garden Will Increase Educational Opportunities, Improve Access

  Features, August 29, 2019

  The University of Georgia broke ground on a trio of projects Aug. 23 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The projects—the Center for Art and Nature Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum, the Discovery and Inspiration Garden, and a new entrance—will allow visitors to explore the relationship between art and nature and increase accessibility to garden exhibits and facilities. They will be constructed simultaneously, with completion anticipated in 2020.

• Inaugural Student Tour of Georgia Highlights UGA’s Reach

  News, April 10, 2019

• UGA Public Service and Outreach Appoints Two Interim Positions

  News, October 24, 2018

• UGA to Hold Fundraiser at the Coast for State's First Oyster Hatchery

  News, October 31, 2016

• USDA Undersecretary Visits UGA, Athens to Promote SNAP Program and Healthy Eating

  News, July 24, 2015

• UGA Public Service and Outreach Veteran Named Director of Archway Partnership

  News, April 17, 2015

• Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Praises UGA for Its Service to the State

  News, April 14, 2015

• Georgia Lt. Gov. Cagle to Present UGA Public Service & Outreach Keynote Address

  Features, April 10, 2015

  Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will present the 2015 keynote address following the 24th annual University of Georgia Public Service and Outreach Awards presentations on April 13th.

• Performance Dashboard Aids Budget Decisions for Athens Medical Practice

  Features, November 10, 2014

  When Dr. Tara Merritt decided to move to Athens she had a hard time finding a practice that would support her specialty—pediatrics and sports medicine. So she decided to open an office of her own.

• University of Georgia- An Economic Engine for Athens-Clarke County and the State

  Features, October 22, 2014