Abit Massey
BBA ’49, President Emeritus, Georgia Poultry FederationAbit Massey was a singular figure: a legend in the poultry industry; a UGA Alumni Association president who received presidential honors from both UGA and Georgia Tech; and a respected lobbyist who met eight U.S. presidents.
Through it all, Massey was a strong supporter of his alma mater until his passing in June 2024. His giving spanned an array of schools, colleges, divisions, and departments, including the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and its new Poultry Science Building.
“Abit Massey will be remembered fondly by all of us at the University of Georgia as one of this institution’s most accomplished alumni and one of its most effective champions. He played a central role in UGA’s strong relationship with the poultry industry for over 60 years, but his extraordinary legacy of service and leadership extends well beyond agriculture to every aspect of our University. The impact of his contributions will be felt for generations on our campus, across our state, and beyond.”
President Jere W. Morehead