Local resources

OTHER ENGLISH CLASSES IN THE ATHENS AREA

Since COVID some of these things have changed, but I know that the classes at FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ARE ONGOING. Joe and Dorothy both help out there.

Another good resource for English class is International Friends Class

http://www.sareptamissions.org/International-Friends-Ministry-v-32.html they have classes on Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 at Beech Haven Church on 2390 West Broad St. and have buses that pick people up at family housing buildings C and P at 8:55am. It is open to any Internationals in the area. Joe and Dorothy have regularly helped out at these classes.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH has classes on Tuesday Nights and Wednesday mornings. Joe May helps with both of these. Check it out. http://www.faithpcachurch.org/esl

There are some classes at Milledge Ave Baptist Church on Monday-Wednesday mornings at times during the year sponsored by Athens technical College. You would need to contact them for details.

For other classes taught by UGA ESL students see www.wakeupwithenglish.weebly.com

Automobile Information

You get your tag and title at the Tag office 3025 Lexington Road, Athens - (706) 613-3130Get the drivers License at 1505 Highway 29 North, Athens - (706) 552-4427for information about getting a driver's license go to: http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/DLdata.aspx?con=1741471757&ty=dl also see THE Documents and Forms tab for more helpful information about getting a car, driving, etc.

Non-US citizens holding a valid foreign driver’s license are allowed to drive in the state of Georgia for tourism or business purposes. If the foreign license is not printed in English, the driver must also have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or similar translation issued in accordance with the provision of the Convention on Road Traffic, any similar treaty, international agreement, or reciprocal agreement between the United States and a foreign nation. Non-US citizens must obtain an IDP from their home country prior to coming to the U.S. Once you have been here 30 days you need to get a Georgia license if you plan to drive.For auto purchase and auto insurance see the document attached below: auto insurance-purchase information needed.doc Many Chinese friends often choose "Progressive" insurance; perhaps because they advertise a lot or you can do it online but the document i have gives information about an insurance agent I use and I think he may have better rates. Some friends have changed from Progressive to him for a better deal. For BUYING A CAR see also http://www.comusa.org/guide/Advice%20on%20Buying%20a%20Used%20Car.pdf

Local UGA and Athens bus links.

UGA buses are free for all UGA related students and family members. Students can also ride Athens buses using UGA card. Spouses may not be able to ride Athens buses for free even if they have a UGA card. You can find route and fare information ON THE UGA APP CHECK OUT THE UGA APP FOR LIVE BUS LOCATIONS

FOR ATHENS BUSES http://www.athenstransit.com/

On the Documents and forms tab is information about what is needed to get auto insurance. It is the "auto insurance needed information" doc. Also here is a link with helpful information. It was created for students over in Augusta, Ga but much of it applies to here as well.

Information about trips around the USA with another organization see:

http://www.ifmusa.org/about2