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Recent Initiates:
Anthony Ruiz, Nu 2564 (Woodstock, GA)
Anderson Zavodny, Nu 2565 (Roswell, GA)
Grady Witherington, Nu 2566 (Savannah, GA)
Palmer Vining, Nu 2567 (Canton, GA)
Ethan Ratliff, Nu 2568 (Dacula, GA)
Matthew Haag, Nu 2569 (Dacula, GA)
Owen Heybroek, Nu 2570 (Alpharetta, GA)
Ashley Eckert, Nu 2571 (Jefferson, GA)
"Checkered Hall"
Courtesy of Alumnus Bruce Goddard, Nu 1116
THANK YOU to our vendors that have joined with us over the past year to help us put our best foot forward. Click HERE to see who they are.
Representative Joe Wilkinson Interchange
I-285 and Riverside Drive
Nu Zeta Brother Joe Wilkinson, Nu 941, was honored last year for his service to the United States Naval Reserve, the State of Georgia, the Georgia General Assembly, and the City of Sandy Springs.
Congratulations and Thank You, Joe!
ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 2024
Act 702
House Resolution 854, Part VIII & 8th Paragraph of Part XXI
Effective May 6, 2024
REPRESENTATIVE JOE WILKINSON INTERCHANGE — DESIGNATED.
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Representative Joe Wilkinson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital
role that he plays in leadership in this state and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative Wilkinson is a fifth generation Atlantan who graduated from North Fulton High
School and the University of Georgia and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the
United States Naval Reserve; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Georgia General Assembly from 2001 to 2017, representing the
citizens of House District 52, and served as chairman of the House Ethics Committee and as a member of the
House Economic Development and Tourism, Health and Human Services, Insurance, and Judiciary
committees; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Georgia House of Representatives, Representative Wilkinson ushered
several laws to passage, including the creation of the City of Sandy Springs; and
WHEREAS, he has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including The Atlanta Community Food Bank, the
Metro Atlanta Crime Commission, USO of Georgia, the Arts Festival of Atlanta, the Tommy Nobis Center, the
Georgia Council for International Visitors, Sister Cities International, and Atlanta International Family
Services; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and
distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his honor.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, that
the interchange at I-285 and Riverside Drive in Fulton County, is dedicated as the Representative Joe Wilkinson
Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and
maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facility named in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to
make appropriate copies of this Resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation and to
Representative Joe Wilkinson.
Thanks to Alvin Townley, Jr.; Nu 949; for submitting this for our acknowledgment and appreciation.
Pat Atwater
Pat Atwater, Nu 872, has been instrumental in binding our Alumni together, perhaps most notably for his leadership with the highly-attended 100 Year Centennial Reunion in 2015.
A plaque now hangs in The Cliff Russell Alumni Room in honor of Pat's service to Nu Zeta, proudly provided by son Brian, Nu 1753.
Here are Brian and his dad at 990 during the 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Thanks, Pat! And Brian!
Big Day in Athens!
We're proud to announce the unveiling of
THE CLIFF RUSSELL ALUMNI ROOM.
Many alumni, students, and guests were on hand to dedicate our treasured Alumni Room to Brother Cliff Russell, Nu 1062. Cliff led our Nu Zeta Alumni Association for ten years starting in 1997, and it was appropriate to honor him officially by dedicating this historic room in his name.
Thanks Cliff!
And Big Thanks to Sandy Butler, Nu 1149, for organizing this event and gathering funds for refurbishment and refurnishing. Sandy led a months-long effort to design and coordinate the revitalization into the current beautiful form. We're grateful for Sandy's leadership with this endeavor... and for wife and Little Sister Teri's help as well.
And thank you Jack Lott, Nu 1085, for providing the furnishing at cost. Every item is worthy of this room.
Finally, a Pat on the Back to Kyle Owen, Nu 2507, for his strenuous work to refinish the original wood floor. Thanks, Kyle!
The first 111 years were exciting, but...
2026
is even bigger.
On October 15, 2025, Georgia Governor and Nu Zeta Brother Brian Kemp was presented the Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by our national fraternity, which recognizes our members who have achieved outstanding success in their career. Governor Kemp is the first public office holder to be given this award while still in office.
Presenting the award are Nu Zeta alumni Carlton Roberts, Kirk Alexander, Sandy Butler, and Brad Manning; and High Alpha-elect Camron Abshier and High Alpha Will Bell.
Congratulations, Brian, and thanks, Carlton, for helping the entire Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity recognize our friend and Nu Zeta Brother, Governor Brian Kemp.
Lambda Chi Alpha
at
UGA
Est. 1915
As the chapter prepares for Fall semester, there are supplies that need to be replenished. You can help us out in a meaningful way. Check out our Amazon Gift Registry.
Who is Lambda Chi Alpha?
Lambda Chi Alpha, founded in 1909 at Boston College, is one of the largest college fraternities in North America with 185 active chapters/colonies, nearly 9,000 undergraduate members, and over 300,000 total initiates.
We seek to foster our legacy of leadership through solid, enduring relationships; strong mentorship; and intensive instruction on our history, values, and code of conduct.
This phrase "Every Man a Man" reflects a sense of equality and the inherent worth of each person, and also emphasizes individuality, self-reliance, dignity, and strength. It suggests every individual should stand as their own person, capable of independence, responsibility, and personal integrity.
Who is Lambda Chi at UGA ?
Glad you asked!
Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Georgia was founded more than a century ago in 1915.
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In the years since its founding, Nu Zeta has initiated over 2,500 brothers, maintaining one of the largest and admired active brotherhoods at the University of Georgia Greek System.
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Of the eight Governors of the State of Georgia elected since 1972, two are Nu Zeta brothers – Democrat Joe Frank Harris (Nu 610) and the sitting Governor, Republican Brian Kemp (Nu 1445). Both are examples of Nu Zeta alumni strength and influence across generations of Georgians.
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Nashville songwriter and music executive Brother Bruce Burch (Nu 1132) was instrumental in starting the University of Georgia Terry College of Business Music Business Program after a writing career penning songs for country music legends Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, T. Graham Brown, Aaron Tippins and George Jones.
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Entrepreneur Brother Todd Graves (Nu 1665) is Founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s, the fried chicken restaurant serving in more than 600 locations across the U.S. and Middle East.
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Brother Charles Kelly (Nu 1923) is the lead singer and founding member of the Grammy award-winning country music group ‘Lady A’.
Georgia Governor
Joe Frank Harris, Nu 610
Georgia Governor
Brian Kemp, Nu 1445
Raising Cane's Founder
Todd Graves, Nu 1665
Hit Songwriter
Bruce Burch, Nu 1132
Wide Receiver on the UGA 1942 SEC and 1943 Rose Bowl National Championship Team
Baltimore Colt
Raymond Lamar "Racehorse" Davis
Nu 326
Lady A Lead Singer
Charles Kelley, Nu 1923
Four Year Letterman; Tied for 1st Place in UGA Interceptions in a Single Game,
3 versus Alabama, 1948
Pittsburgh Steeler
Joe Jackura, Nu 460
1943 UGA Rose Bowl National Championship Team Most Valuable Player
Chicago Cardinal 1947 - 1955
Charley Trippi, Nu 356
Recent Initiates with Lambda Chi Brother and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
Lambda Chi Alpha at UGA has been recognized nationally for our growth and leadership, and we were featured recently in our national publication, Cross & Crescent.
We're about making new friends...
... and preserving those that endure.
We're about Meeting and Celebrating...
...remembering our history...
February 1965
...and forging our future.
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