Accommodations
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, conference facilities, fitness center, wireless internet access, and gift shop. Room types available include Classic Rooms (1 bed) at $89/night + 7% tax and Select Rooms (2 beds) at $104/night + 7% tax.
All participants must make their own room reservations at the Georgia Center by calling 800-884-1381 or 706-542-2134, or booking online. Registrants will be given the opportunity to book a room online during the online registration process. The Block Code for the symposium is 66580. The Reservation Department is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Rooms at the Georgia Center have been reserved with guaranteed rates until February 11, 2010, so make sure to book early. The Georgia Center will continue to accept reservations after this date based on room availability but cannot guarantee the same room rate.
There are several conveniently located hotels that offer similar rates, including the Holiday Inn (706-549-4433 or 706-549-4448), Holiday Inn Express (546-1722 or 706-542-8122), Marriott (706-369-7000), and Best Western (706-546-7311).
Travel
Driving Directions
Athens is easily accessible from several major interstates and highways. Get driving directions to the Georgia Center (PDF).
Parking
Parking is available at the University of Georgia South Campus Parking Deck, located adjacent to the Georgia Center. Information on daily parking fees will be available in July 2009.
Click here for information on guest parking.
Airline Information
Athens is a 90 minute drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Information about travel, airport shuttles, and rental cars is available at the Georgia Center web site.
The Georgia Center is a 10 minute drive from Athens Ben Epps Airport which offers shuttle flights from Atlanta. Get shuttle flight information.