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G eorgia Visitor’s Guide University of
Volume 5, 2012-2013 Publisher Harry Montevideo Advertising Director Natalie McClure Editor & Designer Ed Morales Creative Director Dan Roth Business Manager Erin Beasley Account Executives Dana Cox, Hannah Couch, Patrick Klibanoff, Morgan McClung, Eric Redderoth, Scott Silva, Melissa Volpe Photographers Renee Aylworth, Michael Barone, Wes Blankenship, Kristie Densmore, A.J. Reynolds, Daniel Shirey, Sean Taylor, Evan Stichler, Dina Zolan
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Essentials
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Arts & Sciences
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Athletics
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The places you must see during your visit Paintings and prehistoric finds abound across campus grounds Facilities showcase the games that Bulldogs play
Great Outdoors
Lush spots to find your time in the sun
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Places where the big dog can grab a bite
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Find our where you stand
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Leave your stuff here, stay for a while
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Plan your perfect day within the campus confines
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Plenty of shopping, food and drink a stone’s throw from campus
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Every season in Athens offers up a festival of some sort
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Quirky spots around town
Campus Eats
Campus Map Housing
Special events
Downtown Athens
Annual celebrations Unusual Sights
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