Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Join the Russell Library on Tuesday October 22nd, from 11am-12pm, for a conversation with former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss and retired Marine Corps General Arnold Punaro for an insightful conversation on the state of American foreign policy and national defense in 2024 and beyond. Maryann Gallagher, Director of the Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program (SLP), will moderate the event.

A light reception will follow. Guest parking can be found in the Hull Street Deck. Please take note of your license plate to validate parking at the front desk.

Join the Hargrett Library on Thursday, August 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an evening of live music from Charlie and Nancy Hartness and Jill Carnes, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit “Athens Potluck.” Dress in your favorite band merch and enjoy live performances in the gallery. This event is free and open to the public; parking is available in the Hull Street Deck.

On Tuesday, August 20th, at 5:30pm, join the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection for a screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee” at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries. Following the screening, director and filmmaker Hal Jacobs will discuss the documentary with author and former director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Sally Bethea, how the Media Archives assisted with the film, and take questions from the audience.  
 

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