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Grounds

The UGA Grounds Department

is one of the largest departments under the UGA Facilities Management Division. Responsible for the beautiful landscape architecture seen all around campus, Grounds ensures that every area of campus is kept to the utmost highest standard.

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Who Are We?

The Grounds Department manages over 800 acres of UGA's Campus in Athens, GA. Including 90 acres of sidewalk, 42 acres of streets, 170 acres of parking lots, 210 acres of landscape beds, and 180 acres of lawn. Additionally, the Automotive Center manages a fleet of over 1300 vehicles statewide.

Mission Statement

The Grounds Department at UGA is dedicated to enriching the learning experience by creating and nurturing UGA's campus environment with professionalism, leadership, and vision.

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Brett Ganas

Director

wbganas@uga.edu
706-542-3684

Brett Ganas has served as the Director of the Grounds Department and Fleet Management since 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Valdosta State College (now University) as well a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Georgia and is a professional landscape architect and a Certified Educational Facilities Professional. With over twenty five years’ experience in the landscape architecture and green industries, Brett provides oversite and direction for the Grounds Maintenance, Heavy Equipment/Construction, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation and Fleet Management operations at the University of Georgia.