Nine Pierce County residents were among the over 3,200 fall graduates of the University of Georgia in Athens.
The graduates received their degrees druing the fall, 2024 commencement ceremonies last Friday.
Among those graduating were Jackson Echols, Lucas Echols, Claire Naylor, Victoria Sweat, Lily Theis, Jacob Wheeler, Hannah Pitts, Katie Waters, all of Blackshear and Shelby Dyal of Bristol.
“The Class of 2024 has demonstrated remarkable resilience, dedication and excellence during their time at the University of Georgia, and we are pleased to be able to celebrate them during fall Commencement ceremonies,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “We are confident that these outstanding graduates will continue to inspire, innovate, and lead in their communities and beyond. We look forward to seeing all that they will go on to accomplish as proud alumni of the University of Georgia.”
