Talent
Athens’ unique history has helped its community create a strong local talent pipeline, but Athens’ talent pool does not stop there. With nearly a half of a million people within a 45 minute drive, you will find the Athens MSA workforce has the diverse skill sets you need to start and expand your business. Athens’ regional industries include agriculture, food production, machinery and equipment, building materials, pharmaceuticals and medical, and many more.
University of Georgia
210 S. Jackson St.
Athens, GA 30601
706-542-8776
37,000+ students
Piedmont College
595 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30601
706-548-8505
1,000+ students
University of North Georgia – Oconee Campus
1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy
Watkinsville, GA 30677
10.2 miles from Athens
706-310-6201
2,300+ students
University of North Georgia – Main Campus
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
60.3 miles from Athens
706-864-1800
18,000+ stduents
Georgia Institute of Technology
North Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
72.1 miles from Athens
404-894-2000
26,800+ students
Georgia State University
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30302
71.7 miles from Athens
404-413-2000
51,000+ students
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
67.2 miles from Athens
404-727-6123
15,200+ students