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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

UGA Special Collections Libraries Launch Community Docent Program

Special Collections Libraries seek community volunteers for new docent program, to begin training in February 2013.

  The University of Georgia’s Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries is now accepting applications for participants in its docent program.   The Docent Corps is a skilled group of volunteers who provide tours of the library galleries to visitors, ranging from fifth graders to adults. Docents are trained to highlight permanent and rotating exhibitions and to help increase awareness of the many resources offered by the three special collections libraries: the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Walter J. Brown Media Archive and Peabody Awards Collections and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies.   “Participation in the docent program requires a substantial commitment of time and …

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Athens Today - May 25

It's Wednesday! Hopefully our last dry day of the week...

1. We have not had rain in a very long time, and our plants are very sad. But happily, there is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday and Friday! 2. Are you aware of the current statewide outdoor watering restrictions? Even-numbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Drip and soaker-hose irrigation, hand watering (with a container), and watering personal food gardens is alright anytime. The most efficient time to water is after 4pm and before 10am. 3. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon is set to close June 12. The collections and memorabilia will be moved to the University of Georgia. 4. The VFW and the Department of Labor’s Athens Career Center are …

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Camille Templeton

11:12 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Nancy, I read the ordinance again and realized I am mistaken. The ordinance actually allows for "hand watering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container." Thanks for calling my attention to this!   more ›

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