Location
The symposium will be held at the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases on the campus of the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. (map)
Travel
The closest major airport to Athens is Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. The airport offers a large number of non-stop flights to and from communities around the US and the world and is located approximately 80 miles from the UGA campus.
Shuttle transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson to UGA is available through Groome Transportation (http://athens.groometransportation.com/). There are 23 daily round-trips, costing $98 round-trip (with online discount). Reservations can be made at the above website, or by calling 706-612-1155.
There are also many rental car agencies located at the airport. The drive from Atlanta to Athens is approximately 1.5 hours.
Parking will be available in the South Campus Parking Deck and the Performing Arts Center Parking Deck, five and ten minute walks to the Ecology Building, respectively. Parking fees can be paid using the ParkMobile app, though parking in the South Campus Parking Deck is free to guests of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel.
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are active within Athens – you should have no trouble obtaining ground transportation in this area if using these platforms.
Hotels
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Athens. To book within this block, please call 706-546-8122.
We also have a block of rooms reserved at Hotel Indigo in downtown Athens. To book within this block, please call 706-546-0430.
Deadline to reserve rooms within either block: August 9, 2024
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is located on the UGA campus, a short walk from the Ecology building.
Other hotels within walking distance include the Holiday Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, and The Graduate.
Questions?
For assistance regarding travel plans, accommodations, etc, please contact Erin Steele at erin.steele@uga.edu, or CEID administration at ceid@uga.edu.