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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
June 22-26, 2025 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)

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Where to Stay

UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center 

The newly renovated 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: 

Classic room with one queen or king: $159.00
Classic room with two custom beds:  $129.00
Select room with two queen or two doubles: $129.00

A limited number of suites are available at a higher rate. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.

For Reservations:  Contact the Reservations Office at 706-542-2134 or 1-800-884-1381 and mention the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Southeast Institute program to receive the group rate.  You can also make your reservation online by clicking here and entering the group code 31017. We ask that each person only book one room when making reservations.

Cut-off Date: 

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Springhill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area

A small room block has been secured at the SpringHill Suites. Transportation will be provided between the Georgia Center and SpringHill Suites.

Rates:
King Suite: $159.00 (breakfast included)
Two Queen Suite: $159.00 (breakfast included)

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in. Includes complimentary hot breakfast.

For Reservations: You can make your reservation online by clicking here to open in a new tab.

Cut-off Date: 

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Holiday Inn Express Athens

A small room block has been secured at the Holiday Inn Express. Transportation will only be provided between the Georgia Center and SpringHill Suites.

Rates:

Classic room with one king: $139.00
Classic room with two queen beds: $139.00

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.

For Reservations:
You can make your reservation online by clicking here to open in a new tab.

Cut-off Date: May 22, 2025

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

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 & Hotel Indigo. 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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Local Information about Athens

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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