Creating Statewide Connections - UGA Office of Government Relations

The University of Georgia is committed to serving communities across our state. From promoting small business growth and agriculture development to preparing civic leaders, we partner with communities to support the needs of our state.

We prepare students to be leaders in their fields and provide training that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. The University of Georgia helps communities revitalize their downtowns, develop their workforces and attract industry and jobs.

Use the links below to explore UGA’s statewide connections.

Support for the Agricultural Industry

Assess Your Community

Support for Coastal Georgia

Develop Community Leaders

Family & Youth Development

Food Industry Outreach

Grow Your Small Business

Strengthen Your Community

Community Nutrition & Wellness

News & Announcements

Students walk through Tate Plaza during class change. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

03.24.2025

UGA admits Class of 2029

The University of Georgia received nearly 48,000 total applications for the Class of 2029, an increase of almost 5,000 from last year and a new institutional record. More than 15,800 students were accepted for the upcoming fall semester. Applications increased evenly among in-state and out-of-state students, up 12% overall from the previous year. The overall acceptance […]

CAES drives nearly $900M of economic impact in 2024

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) generated a statewide economic impact of $899.3 million in 2024, marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year for contributions to the state’s economy. Divided among the arms of the college’s tripartite mission of teaching ($265.6 million), research ($258.8 million) and outreach ($374.9 million), the total impact of CAES in 2024 was third highest […]

Athens Free Clinic surpasses $1 million of free health care

Fulfilling its commitment to the underinsured and uninsured of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas, the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership’s Athens Free Clinic surpassed the milestone of delivering more than $1 million of health care since its opening in 2018. The Athens Free Clinic connects Medical Partnership students and faculty with sites across the community […]