“Five days. Eleven communities (including Gainesville). More than 675 miles and 13 hours on Georgia roads. Eleven health care and clinical partner visits. Most importantly, more than 550 students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders and partners engaged along the way.” That’s how augustaceo.com describes a recent tour of the state, including Gainesville, by the Augusta University’s (AU) president, Russell Keen and his wife Karen.
His stop in Gainesville? Here’s how the website described it:
“The Keens spent time at Syfan Logistics and (the) Inland Port where they took a guided tour alongside University System of Georgia Regent Jim Syfan. Leaders spent time discussing economic development in the region and current and future community partnerships. This stop also provided an opportunity to thank the greater Gainesville community for the aid provided in the weeks after Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The contingent visited Good News Clinics to learn more about access to dental care and then had a little fun on the farm and afternoon refreshment at Jaemor Farms, complete with strawberry ice cream.”
Click here to read about the entire tour: Check-Ups and Conversations: Inside the President Russell T. Keen’s Summer Tour Across Georgia – Augusta CEO