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UGA has new director for Marine Outreach Programs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:11:26 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - The University of Georgia has named a new director for its Marine Outreach Programs.

Infant, woman injured in fatal Ga. crash

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:22 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Athens-Clarke County police say a woman has died in a crash that left another woman and a 7-month-old baby hospitalized.

'Big Dawg' carries on tradition in dad's memory

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:43:50 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Georgia Bulldog fanaticism is a tradition for the Woods family. As is painting an image of the UGA mascot on top of their heads.

3 open Ga. congressional races dominated by GOP

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:19:10 -0400

SAVANNAH, Georgia - With three U.S. House seats in Georgia wide open in 2014, the chance to go to Washington is already attracting a crowd of several state legislators, a minister, a surgeon, a political novice and an ex-congressman seeking a comeback. So far, not one is a Democrat.

Georgia freshman DB Wilkerson to miss 2013 season

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:21:05 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Georgia freshman cornerback Reggie Wilkerson is facing major surgery on his right knee and will miss the 2013 season.

Board: Superintendent must revisit book decision

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:59:25 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Clarke County's school board has decided that its superintendent must reconsider his decision to allow a book in classrooms after it drew objections by parents.

Georgia Sports Writers Association awards

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:23:27 -0400

MARIETTA, Georgia - The Georgia Sports Writers Association awards for 2012, announced Sunday at the group's annual convention in Marietta:

Art museum at UGA to show works by local potter

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:02:04 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia is set to host an exhibition of works by a Georgia potter.

UGA newspaper publisher announces resignation

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:50:11 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Harry Montevideo, publisher of The Red & Black - University of Georgia's independent student newspaper - announced Wednesday that he will retire after about 30 years of service.

Jonas Hayes named assistant coach on Georgia staff

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:24:36 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Jonas Hayes, who played three years at Georgia with his twin brother Jarvis Hayes, has been promoted to assistant coach with the Bulldogs.

Georgia names Scott Stricklin to replace Perno

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:23:08 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Scott Stricklin, who led Kent State to five NCAA regionals and the 2012 College World Series, is taking over the Georgia program.

Authorities looking for truck in waitress slaying

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:04:27 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Authorities say they have arrested a 78-year-old Oconee County man in the slaying of a woman working as a waitress at a Waffle House in neighboring Athens.

Adam Nelson to get 2004 gold in shot put

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:41:47 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Nine years later, Adam Nelson can finally call himself an Olympic gold medalist.

Georgia's Josh Harvey-Clemons suspended for 1 game

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:16:00 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Georgia officials say sophomore safety Josh Harvey-Clemons has been suspended for the Bulldogs' season-opening game at Clemson.

UGA museum gets big collection of animal specimens

Sun, 26 May 2013 16:43:17 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - The University of Georgia's museum of natural history has gotten a zoo's worth of new additions.

Regents stop construction on Adams' new UGA office

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:01:36 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - The University of Georgia has halted construction of a new office suite for Michael Adams, who steps down as president this summer but will remain on the faculty, at the urging of the agency that governs the state's public colleges.

Park leads Southern California to national title

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:30:19 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Annie Park brought more than great skills to Southern California's women's golf team.

UGa baseball coach Perno steps down after 12 years

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:21 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - Georgia baseball coach David Perno has resigned after a 12-year tenure that included three trips to the College World Series but fell on hard times in recent seasons.

Athens businessman becomes Republican chairman

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:19 -0400

ATHENS, Georgia - The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.