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Johnny Isakson, United States Senator from Georgia
July 12 - U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today joined President George W. Bush for a special ceremony at the White House in honor of three University of Georgia (UGA) athletics championship teams. ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - Baldwin County
Georgia's 27th county was named for Abraham Baldwin, a member of the Continental Congress and author of the bill to create the nation's first state university, now the University of Georgia. ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - Education & Training
There are 13 state universities, such as Kennesaw State University and The University of West Georgia in Carrollton, which are evenly spread throughout the state. ... There are only two regional universities in Georgia - Georgia Southern University in Statesboro and Valdosta State University in Valdosta. ... Research universities are the largest institutions in the state and include The University of Georgia in Athens and Georgia State University in Atlanta. ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - Athens-Clarke County
The city of Athens began as a tiny settlement and trading post that emerged at Cedar Shoals, where an ancient Cherokee trail crossed the Oconee River. On January 27, 1785, the Georgia General Assembly created the University of Georgia as the first chartered state-supported university in the United States. It was not until the summer of 1801, though, that five men traveled to the area to look for an appropriate site for the University. One member of the delegation, John Milledge, purchased 633 acres on the hill above Cedar Shoals and donated it to the University. He renamed the area Athens in honor of the Classical Greek center of culture. Later that year, the General Assembly carved Clarke County out of Jackson County on December 5, 1801 and named it after Revolutionary War hero Elijah Clarke. ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - State Colleges and Universities
Columbus State University ... University of Georgia ... Augusta State University ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - City of Athens
The city of Athens began as a tiny settlement and trading post that emerged at Cedar Shoals, where an ancient Cherokee trail crossed the Oconee River. On January 27, 1785, the Georgia General Assembly created the University of Georgia as the first chartered state-supported university in the United States. It was not until the summer of 1801, though, that five men traveled to the area to look for an appropriate site for the University. One member of the delegation, John Milledge, purchased 633 acres on the hill above Cedar Shoals and donated it to the University. He renamed the area Athens in honor of the Classical Greek center of culture. Later that year, the General Assembly carved Clarke County out of Jackson County on December 5, 1801 and named it after Revolutionary War hero Elijah Clarke. ... [Read More]
Johnny Isakson, United States Senator from Georgia
University of Georgia ... Life University ... Oxford College of Emory University ... [Read More]
Johnny Isakson, United States Senator from Georgia
University of Georgia ... Life University ... Oxford College of Emory University ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
The Reorganization Act of 1931 simplified state government and called for the creation of a Board of Regents to oversee a University System of Georgia. This move unified public higher education for the first time under a single governing and management authority. The board's authority is defined and granted in the state's Constitution. ... "The University System of Georgia will create a more-educated Georgia, well-prepared for a global, technological society, by providing first-rate undergraduate and graduate education, leading-edge research and committed public service." ... [Read More]
georgia.gov - Department of Economic Development
Twelve commissioners have headed the department since 1949. Mr. Gaines' successor was Nelson M. Shipp , a former newspaper editor and public relations specialist. He was succeeded by Attorney Scott Candler who had recruited many new industries to DeKalb County while serving as a county commissioner. In 1959, attorney Abit Massey was appointed commissioner but later resigned to become executive director of the Georgia Poultry Federation. Jack J. Minter , a University of Georgia graduate in sales and advertising, then served as commissioner until 1965 when James H. Nutter , formerly commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Commerce, was name to head the department under Gov. Carl Sanders. Louis W. Truman , Lt. General, U.S. Army (retired), served as commissioner for eight years under Governors Lester Maddox and Jimmy Carter, and one year under Gov. George Busbee. In 1972, Industry and Trade was renamed the Department of Community Development and operated with two bureaus: Indus ... [Read More]
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