HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY
University of Georgia
Local Community Resources
Academic Resources
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to generate the skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education among high school students who are low income and potential first-generation college students. The mission of Upward Bound is to encourage and assist high school students who are traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education because of income, family educational background and/or other relevant federal, state, or institutional criteria, in the preparation for, entry to, and completion of a post-secondary education.
Contact Information:
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Jacquie Gholston
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(706) 542-4128
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ULead Athens
ULead Athens mission is to create an inclusive and safe environment for Athens-area un(der)documented immigrant students and students from immigrant families. Their goal is to prepare them to pursue higher education, to advocate with students for equal access to higher education, and to provide access to human and financial resources that will allow students to graduate from college.
Contact Information:
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Betina Kaplan
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(706) 521-4082 (English or Spanish)
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Jobeth Allen
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(706) 224-1411 (English)
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Services
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College Preparation and Mentoring
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Assistance with College Searches and Guidance
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ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER Test Prep
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FAFSA Completion and Renewal
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DACA Renewal
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Tutoring
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Healthcare Resources
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Athens Neighborhood Health Center provides affordable, high-quality healthcare to all individuals in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas.
Contact Information:
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Carol Stephens, Site Manager
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(706) 543-1145
Services:
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General Practice, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Chronic Care, Medication Program Services, Laboratory Services, Immunizations, Mental Health
Athens Nurses Clinic
The Athens Nurses Clinic works hard to provide medical services for low- and no-income Georgians who do not have health insurance.
Contact Information:
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(706) 613-6979
Teen Matters Athens
Teen Matters is a public health clinic that provides confidential health services for young people up to 19 years old in a teen-friendly environment. Teens can also get relationship advice, nutrition and exercise information, help with decision-making, and sex education. All services provided are free.
Contact Information:
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Clarke County
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Cedar
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(706) 227-7198
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Central
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(706) 369-5670
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Madison County
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(706) 795-2506
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Northeast Health Department
The Northeast Health Department offers free or low-cost health services. They serve counties in and around Athens including Clarke, Oconee, Madison, Barrow, and Oglethorpe. Additionally, all county Health Departments offer Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food and Nutrition Services.
Advantage Behavioral Health Services
As a publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services for Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties, Advantage Behavioral offers a wide variety of community support services.
Services:
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Adult Behavioral Health Services
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Child and Adolescent Services
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Addictive Disease Services
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Evidence Based Services
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Crisis Stabilization
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Developmental Disabilities
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Medication Assistance Program
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Village Drug Shop at Advantage
Shifa Clinic
Shifa Clinic Athens is a non-profit clinic with a mission to provide free healthcare services to those under-insured in the Athens, GA area.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-4588
Services:
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Family Medicine
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Nephrology
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Psychiatry
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Neurology
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Pediatrics
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Other Resources
Clarke County Mentor Program
The Clarke County Mentor Program works with all 21 schools in the Clarke-County School District. Mentors serve grades Kindergarten to 12th grade, and students receive in-school mentoring that occurs at their school. Mentors and mentees meet in the counselor’s office, the library, playground, lunchroom, or any other spaces allowed by a student’s teacher or school counselor. This program began in 1991 to increase the number of students who graduated from high school, and who were prepared for employment or post-secondary education.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-0315
Project SAFE
Project Safe is a nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence through crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services, systems change advocacy, and prevention and education. Project Safe’s primary service area is Madison County, Oconee County, Clarke County, and Oglethorpe County, but provides services in both English and Spanish to people from all over Georgia. Services include emergency shelter to anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, as well as counseling and outreach assistance that helps teens recognize and avoid unhealthy relationships. For more information on the Project Safe’s many services, please click below to visit their website.
Contact Information:
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Hotline: (706) 543-3331
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Textline: (706) 765-8019
Project F.R.E.E.
Through a federal grant, we are providing evidence-informed programs to improve couple and co-parenting functioning, increase economic stability and create positive and stable homes. Our couple and co-parenting programs are designed to help parents form, improve, and sustain healthy relationships. We are also providing services to help families make progress toward lasting economic stability. These programs are free. At each class, parents are offered a hot meal, on-site childcare, and a $10 gift card. Parents can also participate in research that will support future programs, and each participant can earn up to $175.
Contact Information:
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Clarke, Elbert, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe County
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Mikki Burnett
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(706) 286-2044
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Barrow, Jackson, and Walton County
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Brigette Love
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(706) 286-2997
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Greene, Morgan, Newton, and Rockdale County
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Brittney Thompson
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(706) 286-2282
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The Sparrow's Nest
The Sparrow’s Nest is a non-profit, Christ-centered ministry that seeks to change lives. The organization provides a variety of services such as food assistance, shower/laundry services, social services, and a computer lab. The Social Services Ministry assesses clients’ needs and provides assistance with prescription medications, obtaining a Georgia ID or birth certificate, addiction recovery services, and referrals to various other local service agencies. For more information, please click below to visit The Sparrow's Nest's website.
Contact Information:
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(706) 549-6693
Casa de Amistad
Casa de Amistad is an organization that works to identify and address the needs of the under-served Hispanic community. Their mission is to offer direct service, education, advocacy and community involvement. Casa de Amistad works to create a just, harmonious, and multicultural community. Casa de Amsitad provides free services regardless of religious affiliation, sex, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs.
Contact Information:
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706-621-5464
Services Available:
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Immigration Support
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Free English Classes (ESL)
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GED Classes
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Providing Referral Forms for:
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Clinics, Doctors, Lawyers, Etc.
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Child Support Issues
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Landlord/Tenant Communication
The Ark
The Ark provides emergency financial assistance, financial education, and asset building programs to low income working families when they are faced with an unexpected financial crisis.
Contact Information:
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(706) 548-8155
St. Joseph Charities
St. Joseph Charities provides help to needy families and individuals by offering financial assistance for rent, utilities, and non-narcotic prescriptions.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-7777
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Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to generate the skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education among high school students who are low income and potential first-generation college students. The mission of Upward Bound is to encourage and assist high school students who are traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education because of income, family educational background and/or other relevant federal, state, or institutional criteria, in the preparation for, entry to, and completion of a post-secondary education.
Contact Information:
Jacquie Gholston
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(706) 542-4128
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Athens Neighborhood Health Center provides affordable, high-quality healthcare to all individuals in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas.
Contact Information:
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(706) 543-1145
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Carol Stephens, Site Manager
Services:
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General Practice, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Chronic Care, Medication Program Services, Laboratory Services, Immunizations, Mental Health
Clarke County Mentor Program
The Clarke County Mentor Program works with all 21 schools in the Clarke-County School District. Mentors serve grades Kindergarten to 12th grade, and students receive in-school mentoring that occurs at their school. Mentors and mentees meet in the counselor’s office, the library, playground, lunchroom, or any other spaces allowed by a student’s teacher or school counselor. This program began in 1991 to increase the number of students who graduated from high school, and who were prepared for employment or post-secondary education.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-0315
Academic Resources
Healthcare Resources
Teen Matters Athens
Teen Matters is a public health clinic that provides confidential health services for young people up to 19 years old in a teen-friendly environment. Teens can also get relationship advice, nutrition and exercise information, help with decision-making, and sex education. All services provided are free.
Contact Information:
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Clarke County
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Cedar
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(706) 227-7198
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Mon, Tues 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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1275 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605
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Central
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(706) 369-5670
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Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:00 – 7:00 pm
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Madison County
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(706) 795-2506
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Mon 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Tues-Thurs 8:00 – 5:00 pm
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Fri 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Shifa Clinic
Shifa Clinic Athens is a non-profit clinic with a mission to provide free healthcare services to those under-insured in the Athens, GA area.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-4588
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435 Hawthorne Avenue Suite 600, Athens, Georgia
Services:
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Family Medicine
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Nephrology
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Psychiatry
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Neurology
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Pediatrics
Northeast Health Department
The Northeast Health Department offers free or low-cost health services. They serve counties in and around Athens including Clarke, Oconee, Madison, Barrow, and Oglethorpe. Additionally, all county Health Departments offer Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food and Nutrition Services.
Advantage Behavioral Health Services
As a publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services for Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties, Advantage Behavioral offers a wide variety of community support services.
Services:
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Adult Behavioral Health Services
-
Child and Adolescent Services
-
Addictive Disease Services
-
Evidence Based Services
-
Crisit Stabilization
-
Developmental Disabilities
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Medication Assistance Program
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Village Drug Shop at Advantage
Other Resources
Project Safe
Project Safe is a nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence through crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services, systems change advocacy, and prevention and education. Project Safe’s primary service area is Madison County, Oconee County, Clarke County, and Oglethorpe County, but provides services in both English and Spanish to people from all over Georgia. Services include emergency shelter to anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, as well as counseling and outreach assistance that helps teens recognize and avoid unhealthy relationships. For more information on the Project Safe’s many services, please click below to visit their website.
Contact Information:
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Hotline: (706) 543-3331
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Textline: (706) 765-8019
The Sparrow's Nest
The Sparrow’s Nest is a non-profit, Christ-centered ministry that seeks to change lives. The organization provides a variety of services such as food assistance, shower/laundry services, social services, and a computer lab. The Social Services Ministry assesses clients’ needs and provides assistance with prescription medications, obtaining a Georgia ID or birth certificate, addiction recovery services, and referrals to various other local service agencies. For more information, please click below to visit The Sparrow's Nest's website.
Contact Information:
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(706) 549-6693
ULead Athens
ULead Athens mission is to create an inclusive and safe environment for Athens-area un(der)documented immigrant students and students from immigrant families. Their goal is to prepare them to pursue higher education, to advocate with students for equal access to higher education, and to provide access to human and financial resources that will allow students to graduate from college.
Contact Information:
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Betina Kaplan (706) 521-4082 (English or Spanish)
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Jobeth Allen (706) 224-1411 (English)
Services
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College Preparation and Mentoring
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Assistance with College Searches and Guidance
-
ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER Test Prep
-
FAFSA Completion and Renewal
-
DACA Renewal
-
Tutoring
Project F.R.E.E.
Through a federal grant, we are providing evidence-informed programs to improve couple and co-parenting functioning, increase economic stability and create positive and stable homes. Our couple and co-parenting programs are designed to help parents form, improve, and sustain healthy relationships. We are also providing services to help families make progress toward lasting economic stability. These programs are free. At each class, parents are offered a hot meal, on-site childcare, and a $10 gift card. Parents can also participate in research that will support future programs, and each participant can earn up to $175.
Contact Information:
Clarke, Elbert, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe County
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Mikki Burnett
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(706) 286-2044
Barrow, Jackson, and Walton County
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Brigette Love
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(706) 286-2997
Greene, Morgan, Newton, and Rockdale County
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Brittney Thompson
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(706) 286-2282
Casa de Amistad
Casa de Amistad is an organization that works to identify and address the needs of the under-served Hispanic community. Their mission is to offer direct service, education, advocacy and community involvement. Casa de Amistad works to create a just, harmonious, and multicultural community. Casa de Amsitad provides free services regardless of religious affiliation, sex, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs.
Contact Information:
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706-621-5464
Services Available:
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Immigration Support
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Free English Classes (ESL)
-
GED Classes
-
Providing Referral Forms for:
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Clinics
-
Doctors
-
Lawyers
-
Etc.
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Child Support Issues
-
Landlord/Tenant Communication
The Ark
The Ark provides emergency financial assistance, financial education, and asset building programs to low income working families when they are faced with an unexpected financial crisis.
Contact Information:
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(706) 548-8155
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640 A Barber St. Athens, GA 30601
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Mon-Fri 9 am – 12:30 pm
St. Joseph's Charities
St. Joseph Charities provides help to needy families and individuals by offering financial assistance for rent, utilities, and non-narcotic prescriptions.
Contact Information:
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(706) 850-7777
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535 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA 30601