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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Attitude & Quality of Life
put Athens high on site selectors’lists
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
With unparalleled educational of Institutional Research) to apply in Government of Athens-Clarke County
opportunities, groundbreaking significant areas of study including provides an unprecedented level
research and medical services, and biotechnology, genetics, pharmaceuticals, of convenience when dealing with
thriving business and retail expansion, and veterinary medicines. city/county services, permits, and
Athens is redefining itself as a leader Athens is a major hub for musical, licenses. The Economic Development
in the socioeconomic realm. dance, theatrical, and artistic talents, Department provides resources and
which are showcased in art galleries, assistance that help to lower overall
Home to the internationally museums, theaters including the operating costs for prospective and
esteemed University of Georgia, the Georgia Theatre, and during festivals existing businesses and industries.
nation’s oldest federal land-grant throughout the year. An impressive array of financial
university, Athens has become both a UGA graduates and the local assistance, workforce development
frontrunner in scientific research and workforce enjoy a thriving economy training programs, education, and staff
also a culturally diverse center for the that is home to Fortune 500 companies development resources are available to
arts. As a major recipient of sponsored and incredible entrepreneurship foster growth within the private sector.
research within the University System opportunities that are daily enhanced With the overall quality of life in
of Georgia, UGA earned a total of $138 by the innovation and dedication Athens, it’s no wonder Money Magazine
million in research awards in 2013 of residents. frequently rates Athens as one of the
(Source: University of Georgia, Office With the consolidation of local most attractive metropolitan areas in
governments in 1992, the Unified the nation.
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