235
160
Small equipment mowers, tractors and weed eaters used to manicure the campus lawn
Acres make up Georgia College’s main campus, East Campus (Lake Laurel) and West Campus
Square feet of flower beds on campus
Flowers planted twice per year on campus
22,464
Person who empties all trash cans and picks up trash each day on campus
Trash cans placed near buildings to prevent littering
Flowerbeds across main campus
4,000
1
250
45
4,000 to 8,000
7,300 Bales of pine straw used on plant beds annually
Man hours dedicated to weekday work to the campus grounds
14,976
18
Man hours dedicated to weekend work to the campus grounds
Staff members who maintain the campus’ beauty
One characteristic of Georgia College’s campus that attracts students from across the globe is its beautiful landscape. The university’s colorful flora and scenery creates memorable sightseeing opportunities for guests; lounging and social experiences for students; and learning adventures with faculty and staff. Maintained by Georgia College’s talented and dedicated groundskeepers, here are a few quick facts about the campus greenery and the work put into it to ensure the university continues to captivate those who visit.
President Steve Dorman
CONNECTION Summer 2013, Vol. XXII, No. 3 Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Published by University Communications 231 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications John Hachtel Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Bill Doerr
Georgia College Connection | Summer 2013
Writers Brittiny Johnson Amanda Brodzik Candace Morrow Al Weston Design Troy Burkhart Ashleigh Bills Photography Tim Vacula, ‘86
Video production Chris Brown, ‘03 Stacey Lumley, ‘99 Bill Wendt, ‘85 Web production Barbara Monnett, ‘06 Mark Misinco, ‘09
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