Clarke County, Georgia

Managed Print & Technology Services in Athens, GA

Athens is best known as home to the University of Georgia, but the local economy has quietly become one of Georgia's fastest-growing biotech hubs — Athens-Clarke County was the state's first community to earn Gold Level BioReady certification, and companies including RWDC Industries, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Meissner have all announced major expansions here in the past two years. UGA is opening a new School of Medicine in Athens, Piedmont Athens Regional anchors regional healthcare as a 427-bed hospital, and the city's legendary music scene — birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52's — continues to drive a thriving creative and hospitality economy. ABT delivers managed print services, copier and printer repair, managed IT, VoIP, document scanning, and equipment leasing to businesses across Athens and Northeast Georgia — from UGA departments to biotech labs to local creative businesses.

BioReady Status Georgia's First Gold-Level County
Recent Biotech Investment $300M+ Across 3 Announced Projects
Anchor Institution University of Georgia
Key Strength Higher-Ed, Biotech & Healthcare
ABT Response Time Same-Day & Next-Business-Day
All major brands — HP, Kyocera, Ricoh, Canon, Xerox & more
Clarke County coverage — Athens to Watkinsville & Winterville
Lab-ready leasing — flexible terms for biotech & research
One relationship — print, IT, VoIP & copier service
What ABT Delivers in Athens

Complete Technology Services for Northeast Georgia's College Town

Managed Print Services UGA departments, biotech labs, and healthcare providers across Athens generate steady, compliance-driven print volume. ABT's MPS program delivers proactive fleet management, automated toner replenishment, and real-time usage reporting under one predictable monthly cost.
Copier & Printer Repair University departments and healthcare facilities can't afford equipment downtime. ABT's certified technicians serve Clarke County with rapid on-site dispatch for all major brands, stocking parts in advance so most service calls are resolved in a single visit.
Managed IT Services Biotech startups, university research labs, and healthcare providers all need secure, reliable infrastructure. ABT delivers 24/7 network monitoring, cybersecurity, cloud management, and helpdesk support across Athens and Northeast Georgia.
VoIP Phone Systems University departments and healthcare providers with multiple buildings need seamless communication. ABT's cloud-based VoIP systems deliver local Georgia numbers and unified communications, fully managed by ABT from day one.
Document Scanning & OCR University records, research documentation, and patient files all carry strict retention and compliance requirements. ABT converts physical documents into searchable, secure digital files — reducing storage costs and supporting compliance across Athens' academic and healthcare institutions.
Copier Leasing & Rental ABT offers $0 down equipment leasing and short-term rental for copiers, multifunction printers, and office technology throughout Athens and Northeast Georgia. Flexible terms suit UGA departments, biotech startups, and growing local businesses alike.
Industries We Serve in Athens

More Than a College Town

The University of Georgia is Athens' gravitational center, but it has pulled a genuine biotech and life sciences economy into orbit around it, alongside healthcare, film, and a legendary creative scene.

🎓 Higher Education & Research
The University of Georgia is Athens' largest employer and anchor institution, with a new School of Medicine underway to develop healthcare professionals and research for the state. UGA's Innovation District supports startups spinning out of university research. ABT supports UGA departments with scalable managed print and IT solutions built for multi-building campuses.
🧪 Life Sciences & Biotech
Athens-Clarke County was Georgia's first community to earn Gold Level BioReady designation. Recent expansions include RWDC Industries' $260 million investment creating 200 jobs, Boehringer Ingelheim's $57 million Animal Health Global Innovation Center expansion, and Meissner's new site projected to create roughly 1,785 jobs. ABT supports this growing ecosystem with flexible leasing and secure research document infrastructure.
🏥 Healthcare
Piedmont Athens Regional, a 427-bed hospital and regional referral center serving 17 counties, is the second-largest employer in the region and contributes more than $800 million annually to the local economy. The hospital recently completed a $171 million expansion. ABT delivers HIPAA-compliant managed print, document scanning, and managed IT for Athens' healthcare providers.
🎬 Film & TV Production
A locally invested $60 million TV and film studio, Athena Studios, recently broke ground in Athens, extending Georgia's booming film industry beyond metro Atlanta. ABT supports production companies and ancillary services with reliable print and technology infrastructure.
🎵 Music & Creative Economy
Athens is the birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52's, and its live music venues, craft breweries like Terrapin Beer Co. and Creature Comforts Brewing, and downtown arts scene continue to drive a genuine creative-economy business base. ABT supports these small businesses with scalable print, POS-integrated IT, and flexible equipment leasing.
💻 Technology & Innovation
Athens hosts an active chapter of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), connecting local tech companies and talent to the state's broader innovation ecosystem. ABT supports the region's growing base of tech and knowledge-economy businesses with modern managed print and IT infrastructure.
Coverage Area

ABT Serves All of Northeast Georgia

Athens — Core & Downtown
Downtown Athens · UGA Campus Area · Five Points · Boulevard · Normaltown
Eastern Clarke County
Winterville · Athens Perimeter East
Western Clarke County
Bogart · Athens Perimeter West
Surrounding Counties
Watkinsville (Oconee County) · Statham (Barrow County) · Winder (Barrow County) · Jefferson (Jackson County)
Extended Coverage
Madison County · Oglethorpe County — ABT's network extends throughout the broader Northeast Georgia region for multi-location businesses

Not sure if we cover your Northeast Georgia location? Contact us to confirm coverage for your specific address.

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Athens Nonprofit Copier Program

Helping Athens Nonprofits, Churches & Schools Do More With Less

Athens and Northeast Georgia are home to a wide network of mission-driven organizations — churches and ministries, private and faith-based schools, food banks, outreach programs, animal shelters, and community nonprofits serving Clarke County and the surrounding region. Many of those teams depend on aging copiers and printers while trying to protect every donated dollar. ABT's free printer & copier program for nonprofits helps qualified Athens-area organizations upgrade to business-class equipment with $0 upfront equipment cost and one predictable per-page rate covering service, toner, parts, and support.

Churches & Ministries Private Schools Food Banks Community Nonprofits Outreach Programs Animal Shelters
Program Highlights
  • $0 upfront equipment investment for qualified organizations
  • Service, toner, and parts included in one per-page rate
  • No monthly minimums and no surprise repair bills
  • 501(c)(3) status is helpful, but not always required
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Common Questions

Athens Businesses Ask ABT

Yes. ABT provides managed print services (MPS) to businesses throughout Athens and Northeast Georgia, including Watkinsville, Winterville, and Bogart. Our programs cover proactive fleet management, automated toner replenishment, real-time usage reporting, and guaranteed service response — all under one predictable monthly cost. Contact ABT to schedule a free print assessment for your Athens-area business.

ABT's certified technicians serve Clarke County and Northeast Georgia with same-day and next-business-day dispatch depending on your service plan and issue priority. Our technicians stock parts for the most commonly deployed devices across all major brands, supporting first-visit resolution on the majority of service calls. Contact ABT to discuss response time options for your specific Athens location.

ABT's Athens-area technicians are certified to service all major brands including HP, Kyocera, Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Sharp, Xerox, and Lexmark. We carry parts inventory for the most commonly deployed devices across Athens' higher-education, biotech, and healthcare organizations to support first-visit resolution on most service calls.

Yes. Athens-Clarke County is Georgia's first Gold Level BioReady Community, and the local biotech sector is growing quickly with companies like RWDC Industries, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Meissner expanding operations. ABT supports these companies with flexible equipment leasing, secure document scanning for research and compliance records, and reliable managed IT and print services built for lab and research environments.

Yes. ABT offers $0 down equipment leasing and short-term rental for copiers, multifunction printers, and office technology to businesses throughout Athens and Northeast Georgia. Flexible 36, 48, and 60-month lease terms are available, suiting University of Georgia departments, biotech startups, and growing local businesses alike. Contact ABT for a free quote.

Yes. ABT provides managed IT services to businesses and institutions across Athens and Northeast Georgia, including 24/7 network monitoring, cybersecurity, cloud management, and helpdesk support. This is especially important for higher-education departments and healthcare providers like Piedmont Athens Regional, which face strict compliance and data-security requirements.

Yes. ABT's Athens-area service region covers Clarke County along with Watkinsville, Winterville, and Bogart. Businesses with multiple Northeast Georgia locations can be covered under a single ABT managed service agreement with consistent standards at every site.

Yes. ABT offers a nonprofit copier program for qualified Athens-area nonprofits, churches, ministries, schools, and community organizations. The program is designed to reduce upfront equipment costs with business-class copiers, service, toner, parts, and support bundled into one predictable per-page structure.

Yes. Churches, ministries, outreach organizations, and faith-based nonprofits in Athens and Clarke County may qualify for ABT's nonprofit copier program. 501(c)(3) documentation can help, but it is not always required to start a conversation.

Private schools, Christian schools, and education-focused nonprofits in the Athens area may qualify through ABT's standard screening process. If your school needs reliable printers, copiers, toner, and service without a large upfront equipment purchase, contact ABT to confirm eligibility.

Yes. ABT's nonprofit copier program uses a simple all-inclusive model — equipment, toner, parts, service, and support in one predictable per-page rate — helping nonprofits avoid surprise repair bills and unnecessary supply orders.

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