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Southeast Institute

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
June 24-28, 2018 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)

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Where to Stay:

Sold Out. UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center
The UGA Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides educational conferences, courses, and programs for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the UGA Hotel includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab—all under one roof. Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking during their stay. As a unit of UGA’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University’s teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond!

Rates:
$109.00-$149.00 depending on room type (excluding suites)
Hotel rates are subject to applicable state taxes in effect at time of check-in (currently 8%).

For Reservations: To book a room, please call 706-542-2134 or 800-884-1381 and reference hotel block code 86040.  You can also reserve online by clicking here.

Cut-off Date: May 24, 2018

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12 noon

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
This Courtyard by Marriott Athens GA hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Athens just blocks from UGA. Nearby you will find the Classic Center, Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Gardens, UGA Performing Arts Center and the Tree That Owns Itself. Being one of the closest hotels in Athens Georgia to the University of Georgia campus, our location is ideal for UGA football fans and visitors to campus. This downtown Athens hotel is also surrounded by over 50 local eateries and a world famous music and nightlife scene. Business travelers to our hotel near UGA will enjoy the free high speed Internet access, WiFi, a 24-hour business center, large in-room workstation and access to meeting space at our Athens GA hotel. Start your morning off with reasonably priced breakfast options at The Bistro or a Starbuck’s coffee. Maintain your health on the road by taking advantage of our 24-hour fitness center and unwind at the end of the day by enjoying the outdoor pool. We hope to see you soon!

Rates:
$101.00 USD/night
Hotel rates are subject to applicable state taxes in effect at time of check-in (currently 8%).

For Reservations: Make online reservations by clicking here.

Cut-off Date:  June 3, 2018

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12 noon

Getting to Athens:

By Plane
Athens is accessible via the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The University of Georgia is approximately one and a half hours northeast of the airport.

By Shuttle Service
Groome Transportation provides shuttle service from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport directly to the UGA Hotel. Call 706-612-1155 to reserve a space on a shuttle.

By Automobile
Atlanta, Georgia: 75 miles
Columbia, South Carolina: 165 miles
Tallahassee, Florida: 287 miles
Montgomery, Alabama: 230 miles
Nashville, Tennessee: 305 miles

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Please note: Participants must attend all classes to receive full credit toward their IOM.  Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 11:30 a.m., as well as accommodate travel to the airport.

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