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MOVING IN Moving In • A thens Welcome Center
280 E. Dougherty St., Athens 30601
Key contacts for your move to Athens located inside the Church-Waddell-
Brumby House Museum
(706) 353-1820
www.athenswelcomecenter.com
The Athens Welcome Center is open
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., and
from 12-5 p.m. Sun. Classic City Tours
depart from the center at 2 p.m. daily
(subject to availability). The Welcome
Center offers information on attractions,
accommodations, restaurants and
shopping, maps and a gift shop.
• UGA Visitors Center
Four Towers Building
(706) 542-0842
visit.uga.edu
Located in the Four Towers building
on College Station Road, the University
of Georgia Visitors Center is open from
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. and select
Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Athens-Clarke County added 20,000 new residents between 2000 and 2013. Public Schools
• C larke County School District
Welcome to the Classic City! We Regional Supporting Chambers
know you’ll find living in Athens a • B arrow County Chamber of Commerce (706) 546-7721
fun and exciting adventure. As our PO Box 456, Winder, GA 30680 www.clarke.k12.ga.us
home becomes yours, we hope you (770) 867-9444 By Georgia law, children must be 4
will find the following information www.barrowchamber.com years old on or before Sept. 1 to enter
pre-K, 5 years old to enter kindergarten,
helpful to get you settled in. • Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and 6 years old to enter the first grade.
PO Box 348, 55 Nancy Dr. To enroll/register new students in pre-K
• T he Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Watkinsville, GA 30677 and kindergarten, parents need to
246 West Hancock Ave., Athens 30601 (706) 769-7947 present each child’s birth certificate,
(706) 549-6800 www.oconeechamber.org Social Security card, immunization form
www.athensga.com 3231 and proof of residence (mortgage or
• W alton County Chamber of Commerce lease agreement). A picture ID of parent
The Chamber welcomes visitors 132 E. Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655 or guardian is also required for pre-K
and residents from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., (770) 267-6594 registration. To enroll/register for grades
Mon.-Thurs. and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. www.waltonchamber.org 1-5, parents need to present proof of
The Chamber is a membership-based, residence, name and address of previous
not-for-profit organization of businesses • The Athens Convention school attended (if applicable).
and professionals in Athens and the & Visitors Bureau
surrounding area. Dedicated to the 300 N. Thomas St., Athens 30601 • Barrow County School District
ongoing economic growth of our area, (706) 357-4430; (800) 653-0603 179 W. Athens St.
the Chamber also serves as an advocate www.visitathensga.com Winder, GA 30680
for the general interests of business The CVB is open to visitors from (770) 867-4527
and industry. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Here you will www.barrow.k12.ga.us
Visit our website at www.athensga. find area maps, information regarding
com, or e-mail any questions to info@ Athens’ history, attractions, hotel • O conee County School System
athensga.com. accommodations and more. 34 School St.
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706) 769-5130
www.oconee.k12.ga.us
10 Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • w w w.athensga.com • 706.549.6800
