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Hundreds line up ahead of funeral for a slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others
Read full article: Hundreds line up ahead of funeral for a slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for othersHundreds of people are lining up to pay respects before the funeral of a nursing student found slain on the University of Georgia campus.
Georgia House passes bill requiring jailers to identify and hold immigrants after student's killing
Read full article: Georgia House passes bill requiring jailers to identify and hold immigrants after student's killingGeorgia House Republicans are backing a bill that would require every eligible police and sheriff’s department to help identify undocumented immigrants and detain them for possible deportation.
Georgia Republicans seek new laws to crack down on immigrants after nursing student killed
Read full article: Georgia Republicans seek new laws to crack down on immigrants after nursing student killedGeorgia House Republicans are pushing to require every eligible police and sheriff’s department to help identify undocumented immigrants, arrest them and detain them for deportation.
Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a run
Read full article: Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a runThe killing of a nursing student in Georgia who was out running has shaken the university town of Athens.
Police arrest man in killing of nursing student at University of Georgia
Read full article: Police arrest man in killing of nursing student at University of GeorgiaPolice say they have arrested a man in connection with the killing of a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.
University of Georgia cancels classes after woman found dead on campus
Read full article: University of Georgia cancels classes after woman found dead on campusThe University of Georgia has canceled classes after authorities say a woman was found dead on campus after a friend told police she had not returned from a morning run.
Law enforcement preparing for busy Florida-Georgia weekend in Jacksonville
Read full article: Law enforcement preparing for busy Florida-Georgia weekend in JacksonvilleFriday at noon, festivities kick off for the Florida-Georgia game, which draws in tens of thousands of visitors to the city. To help keep everyone safe and ease the minds of attendees, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will have safety measures in place.
Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.
Read full article: Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.Not so long before her platinum single “Tennessee Orange” became inescapable on country radio, Megan Moroney was attending the University of Georgia.
Georgia fires football staffer who survived fatal crash, less than a month after lawsuit
Read full article: Georgia fires football staffer who survived fatal crash, less than a month after lawsuitGeorgia has fired the football recruiting staffer who survived a January crash that killed player Devin Willock and another recruiting staffer, less than a month after she filed a lawsuit against the university’s athletic association.
Longhorns to play Gators for the first time in 80 years in upcoming season
Read full article: Longhorns to play Gators for the first time in 80 years in upcoming seasonWe now know exactly who the Florida Gators will take on in the 20-24 SEC season. The conference released its 8-game schedule on Wednesday night.
Neurosurgeon talks brain tumor warning signs after UGA student dies following diagnosis
Read full article: Neurosurgeon talks brain tumor warning signs after UGA student dies following diagnosisA University of Georgia student who suffered a brain hemorrhage while on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, passed away Friday after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor.
Georgia's Smart insists he has not lost control of program
Read full article: Georgia's Smart insists he has not lost control of programGeorgia coach Kirby Smart insists he has not lost control of a program that has produced back-to-back national championships but has been rocked by offseason arrests and a car crash that claimed the lives of a player and a recruiting staffer.
Georgia: SUV in crash was for recruiting, not personal use
Read full article: Georgia: SUV in crash was for recruiting, not personal useGeorgia athletic department officials say the vehicle involved in a crash that killed a football player and employee on Jan. 15 was for recruiting activities, not personal use.
Georgia Vote 2022: What’s on your ballot?
Read full article: Georgia Vote 2022: What’s on your ballot?You've likely heard of Brian Kemp, David Perdue, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. But there are scores of other names on the ballot for dozens of state and local offices. A look at all the candidates who want your vote on Tuesday.
Florida AD says Georgia ‘seems committed’ to keeping game in Jacksonville
Read full article: Florida AD says Georgia ‘seems committed’ to keeping game in JacksonvilleWhile Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has stated he wants the game in Athens, Florida AD Scott Stricklin says the Georgia administration has no plans to move the game.
Prehistoric fish may spawn in Georgia: 1st time in 50 years
Read full article: Prehistoric fish may spawn in Georgia: 1st time in 50 yearsScientists and students embarking on a census of Georgia lake sturgeon have found three females with mature eggs — an indication the armored “living fossils” may be reproducing in that state for the first time in a half-century.
Prehistoric fish may spawn in Georgia: 1st time in 50 years
Read full article: Prehistoric fish may spawn in Georgia: 1st time in 50 yearsScientists and students embarking on a census of Georgia lake sturgeon have found three females with mature eggs — an indication that the prehistoric fish may be reproducing in Georgia for the first time in a half-century.
Georgia Primary: What’s on your ballot?
Read full article: Georgia Primary: What’s on your ballot?You've likely heard of Brian Kemp, David Perdue, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. But there are scores of other names on the ballot for dozens of state and local offices. A look at all the candidates who want your vote on Tuesday.
Former Georgia AD McGarity named new Gator Bowl Sports president
Read full article: Former Georgia AD McGarity named new Gator Bowl Sports presidentFormer University of Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity will become the new president and CEO of Gator Bowl Sports this March. Former University of Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity will become the president and CEO of Gator Bowl Sports this March. McGarity, 66, will handle all aspects of the Gator Bowl Sports operations, including the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the JaxSports Council and the Gator Bowl Charities. The Gator Bowl just completed the first of a six-year affiliation with the ACC/SEC. Catlett spent 29 years as the front man for Gator Bowl Sports and served in various capacities with the JaxSports Council and Gator Bowl Charities.
Georgia announces no tailgating at football games this season
Read full article: Georgia announces no tailgating at football games this seasonThe University of Georgia will not allow tailgating on campus during football games this season, the school announced on Tuesday. “UGA Athletics realizes that fans will be traveling long distances to cheer on the Bulldogs. “Please remember to maintain 6-feet social distancing and to wear masks when around others who are not part of your group. The Bulldogs open their season on Sept. 26 at Arkansas. Their first home game is Oct. 3 against Auburn.
Georgia fans stage pink out' for opponent, whose coach's wife died
Read full article: Georgia fans stage pink out' for opponent, whose coach's wife diedRed is normally the dominant color for University of Georgia fans, but pink carried the day Saturday. ATHENS, Georgia (CNN) - When University of Georgia football fans paraded into Sanford Stadium on Saturday, many had swapped out traditional red Georgia shirts for bright pink. They were staging a "pink out" of the stadium in honor of Wendy Anderson, the wife of Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson. She died August 19 from breast cancer, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. tweeted out a rallying cry to Bulldog fans on Tuesday, calling for them to wear pink to the game.
Teens are less depressed when they don't date, study finds
Read full article: Teens are less depressed when they don't date, study findsSAN ANTONIO - A new study from the University of Georgia found that teens were less depressed when they weren't involved in romantic relationships. Researchers also discovered that students who didn't date had similar or better interpersonal skills than students who dated more frequently. Brooke Douglas, a doctoral student at UGA, led the study, co-authored by Pamela Orpinas, which examined emotional and social skills of nearly 600 10th-grade high school students. Questionnaires used teacher-given ratings for social skills, leadership and depression for students, while the students also self-reported depression, suicidal thoughts and positive relationships with friends. The study's results found the number of non-dating students who self-reported depression was significantly lower than students who dated.