Carroll Daniel joined the University of North Georgia, faculty, students, community leaders, and Poultry industry leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Bob Lathem Complex and Abit Massey Poultry Instructional Center on the UNG Gainesville Campus in Oakwood, Georgia.
Delivered through a design-build partnership between Carroll Daniel and Pond, the new facility represents a significant investment in agricultural education and workforce development. Designed to support hands-on learning, the Poultry Instructional Center will provide students with modern instructional spaces that prepare them for careers in Georgia’s thriving poultry industry.
The facility will feature an instructional classroom, laboratory, preparation areas, offices, restrooms, and support spaces. A centerpiece of the project is the equipment area, which is intentionally designed to replicate the operations of a modern poultry processing facility. Equipped with industry-standard feeding, watering, and monitoring systems, the space will offer students valuable real-world training in an immersive educational environment.
The groundbreaking marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for UNG as it continues to expand opportunities for experiential learning and strengthen connections between higher education and one of Georgia’s most important industries.
Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2026, with completion expected in July 2027. Carroll Daniel is honored to partner with the University of North Georgia and Pond to bring this innovative facility to life and looks forward to supporting the advancement of our region’s agriculture and economic strength.
