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UGA, Army unite to support military installations
COLUMBUS – The University of Georgia and the U.S. Army have signed a regional intergovernmental support agreement to enhance the resilience of military installations and their surrounding communities. The signing ceremony was held at Fort Moore at McGinnis-Wickham Hall. Administered through the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, this groundbreaking RIGSA — authorized for up to $100 million over 10 years — will streamline the ability of Army installations to obtain services from UGA and its partners. ...
5-star QB commit Jared Curtis 'definitely still a Dawg' after USC visit
Jared Curtis might've raised a few eyebrows when he visited USC a few weeks back, but he's here to help lower them. The Georgia quarterback committed has been pledged to the Bulldogs since the spring, and nothing's changed there. But a few other top programs continue to work to get him on campus. That included USC who hadn't offered yet, but wanted to get Curtis out to Los Angeles so he could offer.
Georgia RBs named as one of best playmaking duos of all-time
Georgia Bulldogs running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel have been named as one of the 50 best playmaking duos of all-time. In fact, 247Sports ranks Chubb and Michel as the 15th-best duo in college football history. Nick Chubb and Sony Michel helped turn around the Georgia football program. The duo returned for their senior season in 2017 and helped Georgia win an SEC championship en route to a national title appearance. Michel and Chubb both signed in the same class. Both players stood out as true freshmen and stayed in Athens for four seasons. Only the legendary Herschel Walker has more...
Soaring Multi-Instrumentalist Hip-Hop Artist Cardynal
Cross-genre musician Cardynal Chavis has a familiar story about getting into music among young Athenians, but they have managed to leverage their drive, vision, opportunities and setbacks into Athens music achievements some people wait decades for. Most recently the name may be familiar to you if you attended AthFest or...
Calendar Pick: Leigh Ellis Opening Reception
Local artist Leigh Ellis’ most recent collection of watercolor paintings, “Time on Earth,” has found its rightful home at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The works in the collection explore time through the eyes of a naturalist, with circular arrangements of the subjects mimicking that of a clock, reflecting cycles and seasons of nature. Birds are a motif in the collection, flying, colliding and entwining with each other and other natural imagery. Ellis has been painting and teaching in Athens for 25 years, but began her career 30 years ago as a biological illustrator after receiving her MS degree in biology. The crossover between art and science that characterizes her career path is evident in her award-winning artworks, which have been displayed in exhibits across the country, from Hawaii to Georgia.
Isaiah Gibson: 5-star EDGE commit touts a goal where Georgia football wins …
This Sentell’s Intel rep on Georgia football recruiting has the latest with 5-star EDGE Isaiah Gibson. He ranks as the nation’s No. 1 EDGE and the No. 17 overall prospect for …. Jeff Sentell. Georgia football recruiting: The 10 big things DawgNation learned about …. This Sentell’s Intel...
Another 4-star is projected to commit to UGA football
Four-star safety recruit Rashad Johnson is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Penn State Nittany Lions, Louisville Cardinals and Texas A&M Aggies. Steve Wiltfong of On3 recently made the prediction. He also predicted Georgia to land another four-star safety. Johsnon, who is a member of the 2025 recruiting cycle, recently pushed back his commitment date from July 1 to July 14. 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety plays high school football for South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Florida. The South Sumter defensive back also plays wide receiver. In his highlights, Johnson displays good ball skills and athleticism. The four-star frequently delivers tight coverage and is a strong tackler. Rashad Johnson is ranked as the No. 360 prospect in the nation, per On3. Johnson is ranked as the No. 49 recruit in Florida and the No. 33 safety in the country. Georgia does not have any commitments from defensive backs right now in the class of 2025, but fans should expect for that to change very soon.Georgia football currently has the third-ranked recruiting class in the nation behind Alabama and Ohio State. The Bulldogs have 17 commitments in the class of 2025.
Georgia could flip elite 2025 cornerback recruit from SEC rival
Shamari Earls, the top-rated recruit in South Carolina’s 2025 recruiting class now 247Sports’ Benjamin Wolk expects him to flip his commitment. In June, Kirby Smart was able to successfully flip five-star edge rusher Isaiah Gibson from the USC Trojans and Earls could be next. South Carolina’s 16-commit class...
Kickoff countdown: Who wore it best? #59
UGASports is counting down the days until the Bulldogs’ 2024 season opener. For each day in our countdown, we will reveal our opinion of the best player in Georgia football’s history to wear that particular jersey number. With 59 days before kickoff, UGASports selects Broderick Jones as the best Georgia player to wear jersey number 59. Position: Offensive Tackle Hometown (High School): Lithonia, Georgia (Lithonia HS) Height/Weight: 6-4, 315 Lettered: 2020-2022 Stats: 32 games/19 starts (all 19 at left tackle) in three seasons. Career: Despite starting just 19 career games, Broderick Jones is considered one of Georgia’s top offensive linemen…
UGA Recruiting: LEADER WATCH – This Five Star is in Athens More Than Most Georgia Commits
“I honestly wanted to take the official during the season. I feel like it’ll be better for me. That’s my plan anyways, to wait it out until December. I just took an unofficial and pushed my official all the way until December,” Griffin told Dawgs247. “I’m going to wait it out until that Early Signing Period.”
From The Field: Examining 2024 Dawgs Mantra – Assume Nothing
Kirby Smart, a coach renowned for his unique blend of intensity and discipline, has not only established a foundation of exceptional success but also transformed the way we perceive coaching. His coaching philosophy, which places significant emphasis on fostering interpersonal connections among teammates, has proven to be a transformative factor in creating a championship environment and elevating team performance.
Humid and becoming unsettled Friday and Beryl is still on the move
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)-Showers mainly with a few thunderstorms. These will be ending across east Alabama and west central Georgia before sunset and tonight for most locations looking good for fireworks across the region. Readings will remain in the mid 90s, with overnight low temperatures into the upper 70s. Scattered coverage...
Chair of Georgia Democratic party says she continues to support Biden candidacy despite performance on Atlanta debate stage
ATLANTA — The Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia called President Joe Biden's performance in the Atlanta presidential debate "not a good night." However, U.S. Representative Nikema Williams said she would continue to support his re-election campaign. "Right now, President Biden is the only person who can make...
Groups honor Georgia’s constitution signers with July 4th program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - To mark our nation’s 248th birthday, members of more than half a dozen civic and masonic organizations came together for the 14th annual Fourth of July celebration. It was held at the Signers’ Monument in Augusta. The monument honors the three Georgia representatives who...
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