The Arch is the official symbol of both the state and the University of Georgia.  The 3 pillars represent Georgia's motto of Wisdom, Justice and Moderation.
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UGA is the first state-public chartered university. But what does it mean to be the FIRST?

In 1785, the University of Georgia became the FIRST state-chartered university in America.

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