The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art features art pieces, both historical and modern, from around the world and strives to educate and inspire visitors with its diverse collection. In addition, it also serves as a valuable resource for Oglethorpe University students, giving them the opportunity to experience arts and culture from throughout the world. The 7,000-square-foot museum features regularly rotating exhibitions, featuring everything from spiritual art to landscape and portrait painting. In addition, the museum hosts various lecture and concert series. Special events and discounts are available to museum members.
Awarded West Cobb Patch Readers' Choice for favorite preschool in 2012, Riverstone provides an Association of Montessori Internationale-accredited education for preschool, elementary and middle school students. As an inclusive academic environment providing individualized curriculum for remedial and advanced students, Riverstone adheres to the philosophy that academic success results from an educational environment that is designed specifically to meet the developmental needs and interests of a diverse group of students and avoids artificial barriers resulting from a one-size-fits-all classroom approach. Academic fields are combined in Montessori to provide a more efficient and engaging educational experience. Fine arts and music can be a part of history, language and mathematics.
The course of study, teacher training and classroom design at Riverstone follow more than 50 years of research and are consistent with AMI Montessori schools found around the world. AMI-trained teachers, even in preschool, receive master's-level training.
Holy Spirit Prepatory School offers a Catholic education, including four years of Latin supplanted by classical Greek. It is located on the Holy Spirit Catholic Church campus. The school also includes a preschool at Holy Spirit and a kindergarten through 6th grade school at 4820 Long Island Drive.
Located on the campus of Morehouse College, the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel serves as worship and special event venue for students and the community at large. It operates with the mission of building of promoting spirituality through non-violence, reconciliation and science. The chapel is also home to the Hall of Honor, which honor individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights.
Athens Technical Institute Adult Literacy Programs is part of the Business and Industry Services at Athens Technical College. The team provides training and testing for GED courses. Remedial math and English lessons and skill assessments are offered.