Season 2

Beyond the Hedges takes a deeper dive into some of the lesser-known initiatives at the University of Georgia that are making a huge impact on our state.

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Heart of the State: Georgia’s Small Businesses

Episode 1:Discover how UGA’s Small Business Development Center helps Georgia entrepreneurs succeed, from a graduate launching his dream brewery to a historic candy company revitalizing its brand and factories, this episode shows how businesses thrive with the right support.

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Building Better Communities: UGA’s Archway Partnership

Episode 2:Since 2005, the Archway Partnership has helped Georgia communities tackle challenges from growth to health. This episode highlights how collaboration in Hartwell transformed downtown and earned the city the title of Georgia’s Downtown of the Year in 2023.

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Dawgs in Space: UGA’s Small Satellite Research Lab

Episode 3:Students at the University of Georgia are building satellites to be launched into space. The director of UGA’s Small Satellite Research Lab shares how the technology works, explains the mission’s purpose, and looks ahead to the possibilities of future research.

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Georgia: The Blueberry State?

Episode 4:Georgia is famous for peaches, yet the state produces more blueberries. At the University of Georgia, researchers have studied the fruit for decades. In UGA’s Blueberry Breeding Lab, students and professors are developing ways to help plants adapt and flourish.

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Whale Saving Robots: UGA’s Skidaway Island Research

Episode 5:Whales, robots, and hurricanes. This episode explores research at UGA’s Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography, where scientists study marine life and ocean systems, making discoveries that shape how we understand and protect the environment.

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Helping Our Neighbors: UGA Public Service and Outreach

Episode 6:The University of Georgia is a national leader in outreach, with eight Public Service and Outreach units. Faculty, staff, and students from every college are leading projects that create lasting impact and strengthen communities across the state of Georgia.

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