UGA Football
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Northeast Georgia News
UGA Tailgating Tactics to Plan Ahead
Every fall, tens of thousands of rowdy fans pack into Athens to cheer for their favorite teams. Before the game begins, fans put up tents, fill their coolers and take part in one of Athens’ favorite pastimes: Tailgating. Each tailgate is unique, and depending on personal style, they can be…
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Issues in Sports
The Story of a Magazine’s Failing Fix: UGA’s Wally Butts and a Libel Case
Since September 2018, the second floor of the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library at the University of Georgia has been transformed into a sort of shrine for one of the university’s greatest football coaches: Coach Wally Butts. Jason Hasty, the UGA athletics history specialist, created this exhibit. He…
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Sports
Former Bulldogs Work Out at UGA Pro Day
The University of Georgia football team had 21 former players work out in front of NFL scouts, coaches and general managers on Pro Day Wednesday. All 32 NFL teams had representatives in attendance. “Certainly it helps our program when you have the likes of all these organizations on your campus,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Tourism Impacts Athens, Georgia’s Economy For Better
Tourism in Athens, Georgia has contributed more than $20,000 in tax revenue to the city. The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, a sales and marketing organization with a primary goal to increase the economic impact of the hospitality and visitor industry, hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 24 at the Classic…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Accommodation: How Airbnb Could Be Affecting the Classic City
To say that Uber and Lyft haven’t changed the face of transportation and catching a ride would be a lie, or just terribly misinformed. It’s hard to imagine the ride-hailing and ride-sharing services disappearing into thin air after they have made such an impact and have become incredibly recognizable. The…
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Sports
Georgia Bulldogs vs. MTSU Moved to Noon Due to Hurricane
BREAKING NEWS: Kickoff for the Georgia Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee State football game has been moved from 7:15 p.m. to noon, according to a press release from UGA Athletics. The decision is due to Hurricane Florence. UGAAthletics tweeted “After extensive evaluation involving the uncertainty of weather conditions on the east…
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Sports
Meet the Silver Dawgs: Welcoming All to UGA Games
Volunteers will welcome visitors, and you’ll recognize them by their distinctive hats. Grady Newsource reporter Sage Barnard introduces us to the Silver Dawgs.
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Sports
UGA G-Day Game Details Unveiled
The UGA Athletic Association announced the annual G-Day game will be held on Saturday, April 21. The athletic association is implementing a pass system to ease congestion in the stadium due to construction. The pass will have a seating section; however, Gate 10, under the Tate center bridge, will be…
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UGA Sports
UGA Continues Football Traditions
Saturday in Sanford Stadium is approaching fast and UGA’s football team is preparing to take the field for the first time of the 2017 season. Fans are accustomed to the traditions of UGA football and expect them before every game. Some of these events include the Dawg Walk, the Redcoat…
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UGA Sports
UGA Institutes Clear Bag Policy
Reporter Marli Collier has all the updates about UGA’s new clear bag policy for athletic events. This policy will be enforced at the home opening football game this Saturday against App State.