Light Pole Arch Banner in Foley Courtyard

Carlos Ramirez and David Padgett are the duo behind UGA’s fountain and irrigation team in the Facilities Management Division (FMD). Together, they maintain the water infrastructure that supports fountains and landscaping across the Athens campus, from the Arch to College Station Road. Their work is both expansive and essential.

The University of Georgia celebrated the 25th anniversary of its campus arboretum designation on Friday, honoring over two decades of intentional landscape stewardship and the continued growth of one of the university’s most beloved natural assets.