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UGA Alumni Association - Charlotte Chapter Welcome to the official Charlotte chapter of The University of Georgia Alumni Association.

This group is for The University of Georgia alumni, friends and Dawg fans. Our mission is to provide opportunities for UGA alumni in the greater Charlotte area to meet one another and celebrate our alma mater. We also encourage family and friends to join and feel welcome at any of our events.

10/30/2026

Calling an audible, Charlotte Dawgs!

Starting next week, our official game watch parties are moving to SouthPark. Join us at The Craic as Georgia takes on Ole Miss under the lights.

📍 The Craic (4810 Ashley Park Ln, Charlotte, NC)
🗓️ Saturday, November 7
⏰ Kickoff at 7:30 PM

Bring your crew, grab a seat early, and let’s pack the house in red and black.

10/28/2026

Meet your UGA Charlotte Board: Jason Hedrick
🎓 UGA Grad Year & Major: MBA Class of 2022
📍 Charlotte Neighborhood: University City
💼 What they do: Anti-Money Laundering at Bank of America. Also owns a small drone media business called JR Drones.
🍻 Favorite Athens spot: Cali n’ Tito’s
🐶 Favorite UGA memory: Events and involvement with the MBA Veterans Club and Aviation Club

10/21/2026

Meet your UGA Charlotte Board: Katie Hanson!
- UGA Grad Year & Major: Class of ‘18, Marketing Major
- Charlotte Neighborhood: Chantilly
- What they do: Enterprise Account Executive for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Docusign
- Favorite Athens spot: GA Theater, North Campus, or the Sandy Creek park where my husband and I went on our first date junior year and got engaged 5 years later.
- Favorite UGA memory: Witnessing our overtime win at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with my family or finally beating Florida my senior year and travelling to St. Simons/Jacksonville with all my best friends! Non-football related I’d say any time spent on the Georgia Theater rooftop during the first warm days of Spring in Athens.

10/14/2026

Meet your UGA Charlotte Board: J.P. Hackney!
- UGA Grad Year & Major: BA History 2012 w/ Interdisciplinary Certificate in American Indian Studies, JD 2016
- Charlotte Neighborhood: Stonehaven
- What they do: Counsel, Moore & Van Allen PLLC - Favorite Athens spot: Tie: UGA Botanical Gardens & the Globe
- Favorite UGA memory: Meeting my (now) wife, Kellie, while we were undergraduates.

10/12/2026

Charlotte Dawgs, rivalry week is here! 🐶🏈

We can't wait to see you for this Saturday’s Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry watch party as our Dawgs take on Auburn!

⚠️ Traffic & Parking Alert: Several local events and festivals are happening nearby this Saturday, which means select street closures and tighter parking across Plaza Midwood.
📍 Where: Legion Brewing – Plaza Midwood (1906 Commonwealth Ave)
⏰ Kickoff: 3:30 PM
🪑 Seating: Open seating, first come, first served—arrive early to secure your spot before kickoff!
🍔 Brews & Bites: Full food menu, cold Legion brews, w**e, and non-alcoholic options available.
🐾 All Welcome: Family-friendly and open to all alumni, fans, and friends!

Throw on your red and black, bring the noise, and let’s beat Auburn together! See y’all Saturday.

10/07/2026

Meet your UGA Charlotte Board: Lindsay Bunchman!

- UGA Grad Year & Major: Class of ‘04, Speech Comm & Mass Comm Minor BA
- Charlotte Neighborhood: South Charlotte / Olde Providence area
- What they do: Mom / Volunteer
- Favorite Athens spot: Jittery Joe’s ☕️
- Favorite UGA memory: Rushing the field in Sanford Stadium after we finally broke the losing streak against Tennessee (26 years ago today!) Go Dawgs!

09/30/2026

Meet your UGA Charlotte Board: Eva Bauer!

- UGA Grad Year & Major: Class of ‘22, Finance & Management BBA
- Charlotte Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
- What they do: Senior Financial Analyst / Bank of America
- Favorite Athens spot: Taq del Sol! 🌮
- Favorite UGA memory: Senior year, my friends and I watched UGA win the Natty at Paloma and then got to celebrate with everyone out in the streets of downtown Athens. One of those college memories I’ll never forget! ❤️🖤

09/25/2026

Every Saturday is game day at Legion Brewing in Plaza Midwood 🐶🍻

Our official watch parties are set for Oct 17 & Nov 7 (see our pinned post), but Dawgs don’t stay home on the in-between weekends.

Meet up informally with fellow alumni at Legion, rep your red & black, and help us make Plaza Midwood the official home of Dawg Nation in Charlotte. See y’all there! 🐾

09/22/2026

Huge kickoff week for the Charlotte UGA Alumni Chapter! 🐾

🎤 Hearing directly from President Morehead at the UGA in Charlotte reception

🥞 Talking career advice & Athens memories over breakfast with the Student Alumni Council

🏈 Packing Legion Brewing at Plaza Midwood to watch the Dawgs roll past Arkansas

We have plenty more planned for this season. Follow along here at and join our Facebook group (University of Georgia Charlotte Area Alumni & Friends) so you don’t miss the next watch party.

Go Dawgs! 🐶

09/17/2026

Charlotte Dawgs, it’s almost game day in the Queen City! 🐾🏈

Swipe through for your full Know Before You Go guide for this Saturday’s watch party at

The Rundown:
📍 Where: Legion Brewing – Plaza Midwood (1906 Commonwealth Ave)
⏰ Doors Open: 11:30 AM | Kickoff: 12:00 PM
🎁 Swag & Prizes: Great Georgia giveaways and prizes throughout the game!
🪑 Seating: Open seating, first come, first served—arrive early to claim your spot!
🚗 Parking: Limited onsite spots, paid lots at 2100 Commonwealth Ave & 1111 The Plaza, plus free street parking along Commonwealth and side streets.
🍻 Brews & Bites: Full menu available with b**r, w**e, food, and non-alcoholic options.
🐶 All Welcome: Family-friendly and open to all alumni, fans, and friends!

Grab your red and black, bring the noise, and let’s cheer on the Dawgs together! See y’all Saturday.

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