Athens, Georgia is a classic university town located near Atlanta, the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, and the Atlantic Coast. It is a beautiful and inexpensive place to live.
Hiking in Georgia - Did you know that the Appalachian Trail begins in Georgia?
UGA
The University of Georgia has over 30,000 students with an average freshman SAT over 1200. The University has produced 4 Rhodes scholars in the last 8 years and is home to 9 members of the National Academy of Sciences. UGA has exceptional athletic facilities, a great performing arts series, and top ranked gymnastics, tennis, golf and swimming as well as football teams.
Recreational Sports Facilities - The 425,000-square-foot Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities is the largest and most comprehensive fitness/exercise facility for students and faculty in the country, and is rated by Sports Illustrated as the nation’s best.
