For more information about UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs please contact:

Meredith Carr '97
Atlanta Alumni
Center Director
mcarr@uga.edu

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Atlanta, GA 30326

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Contact the Current Presidents:
Sheryl Merritt ‘88 Cortney McArthur ‘04

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DeKalb County Chapter

Your local UGA Alumni Association would benefit greatly by having your involvement in the planning and execution of events and activities for our fellow Bulldogs. If you are interested in learning how you can meet more Georgia graduates, share your red and black enthusiasm, and make a difference to your University and community contact:

For information on activities in DeKalb County please contact:

Sheryl Merritt ‘88
sheryl_merritt@bellsouth.net

Cortney McArthur ‘04
cmsharee@gmail.com

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Past Presidents: Bill Thomas ‘88

Greater Atlanta Bulldog Club Meeting

Monday, July 26
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m.

The annual event that highlights Georgia’s great athletic programs will feature Chuck Dowdle as the host and live interviews with Athletic Director Damon Evans, Head Basketball Coach Mark Fox, Head Football Coach Mark Richt, and many more to be named!

Event Location:

Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Bulldog 100

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Congratulations to our regional Bulldog 100 winners!

Seth Burrow, 2002
Aquatic Solutions, Inc.
www.asipoolrenovations.com

Debra Furtado, 1987/1989
Senior Connections, Inc.
www.srconn.org

Michael Wise, 2002
Sweetwater Pool Management Inc.
www.sweetwaterpools.net

Additional Atlanta Activities for UGA graduates and friends

The UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Center coordinates many events in the metro Atlanta area. This means that you have numerous opportunities to gather with other Bulldogs outside of your chapter. Visit the Atlanta Programs and the Calendar page for details. The icon on the Calendar site indicates which events are coordinated by the UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Office.

Career Panel for the Rebound Program of the Dekalb County Juvenile Justice Center

Panelists included DeKalb County Chapter Board members. The chapter provided pizzas for the young men of the Rebound program. The Dekalb County Chapter positively influenced with educational and career advice.

Natasha Trethewey Recognition

Bill Thomas ‘88, president of the DeKalb County Chapter, presented Natasha Trethewey ‘89, a special proclamation from the UGA Alumni Association in recognition of her book receiving the Pulitzer Award for Poetry.

The DeKalb County Chapter placed a Book of Honor in the UGA Library in the name of Natasha Trethewey, graduate and Pulitzer Prize winner.

Chapter Meeting with Sonny Perdue

The Dekalb County Chapter recently met with governor Sonny Perdue for a photo opportunity recently. The people in the picture are as follows: Front row left to right: Vikki Conwell ‘88, Yvette Daniels ‘86/’89, Sharquinta Tuggle ‘95, Governor Sonny Perdue ‘71, Sonya Hearn ‘90, Cheryl Stephens ‘79, Gwen Jenkins ‘99 Back Row left to right: Randy Groomes ‘92, Bill Thomas ‘88 (DeKalb County Chapter president), Sheryl Merritt ‘88, Cortney McArthur ‘04, Jeff Shannon ‘83, Charlie Monroe ‘01.

Chapter Dinner with Mary Frances Early ‘62

Several DeKalb Chapter officers dined with UGA Alumni Association board member, Mary Frances Early ‘62 during the 2007 Alumni Leadership Assembly. Pictured left to right: Cheryl Stephens ‘79, Cortney McArthur ‘04, Mary Frances Early ‘62, Sheryl Merritt ‘88, Chapter president Bill Thomas ‘88 and Sharquinta Tuggle ‘95.

Food Drive for PAWS Atlanta

UGA Alumni Association Dekalb County Alumni Chapter President Bill Thomas ‘88 donating collected food to PAWS Atlanta.

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