12 College & University Campuses In Georgia That Pass The Test

In the words of the great Ray Charles, we’ve got Georgia on our mind. The beautiful weather and rolling green hills of this southern state have made it the most desirable location for movie producers—surpassing even Hollywood in 2017—with a $9 billion impact on the local economy. Iconic attractions also provide their own form of entertainment. Centennial Olympic Park, CNN Center, the illustrious carved Stone Mountain, Babyland General Hospital where Cabbage Patch Dolls are born, and the largest drive-in diner in the world (The Varsity) all draw in throngs of leisure visitors every year.

Corporate and social clientele aren’t far behind with a number of attractive features that cater to conferences, meetings, and events. Among these benefits are access to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (the busiest in the country) and progressive schools of thought that host symposiums and summits, such as innovators like Georgia Tech and leading research institutes like Emory University, which has a direct relationship with the Center for Disease Control in paving the way in disease prevention.

The state is abundant in large, internationally respected campuses that also attract meeting and event planners with state-of-the-art facilities that offer built-in capabilities such as video conferencing, stadium seating auditoriums, and budget-friendly, suite-style overnight accommodations. Many also have dedicated collegiate conference departments that act as one-stop shops where all event needs can be met with one contact and one contract. If that isn’t peachy enough, consider that there’s more than 125 Georgia campuses to choose from, each with their own geographical advantages and excellent services to offer. Here are 12 of our favorites.