DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN ATHENS, GA

College town energy infuses this city of 128,000, where the University of Georgia's 40,000 students shape both demographics and cultural life. Classic Southern climate prevails—mild winters with January lows around 35°F, humid summers pushing into the low 90s, and 49 inches of annual rainfall. Historic neighborhoods with towering oaks give way to modern student housing developments. The university's influence extends beyond education into healthcare, research, and the arts, creating a cultural island in Georgia's northeastern corner.