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CRIME NOTEBOOK: Male student found passed out in sorority house

A University student was found passed out in the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house and later charged with public intoxication. The Athens-Banner Herald reported Friday a woman in charge of the house, at 530 S. Milledge Ave., called police early Thursday to report a man was passed out in the bathroom. The man was unconscious [...]

Texas A&M’s offense serves as a challenge for Georgia

For a unit that ranked 70th in the nation in points allowed per game, the Georgia football team’s defense will have its hands full trying to contain the high-powered offense of Texas A&M in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.,  Dec. 28. The Aggies’ 15th-ranked offense, lead by dual-threat quarterback Jerrod Johnson, averaged [...]

Searching, searching: Richt on diligent lookout for defensive coordinator

It’s been two weeks since Willie Martinez was dismissed as Georgia’s defensive coordinator, and ever since Georgia fans have been buzzing, as rumors abound about who head coach Mark Richt might hire. Fan’s patience will be tested, though, as the wait continues. Richt told reporters Wednesday his search for the coach who will lead his [...]

Gray’s move from quarterback his decision

Georgia head coach Mark Richt would neither confirm nor deny the widespread speculation that quarterback Logan Gray would be moving to wide receiver for spring football. Although Richt said that Gray will continue to play and practice at quarterback for the bowl game, Gray has a decision ahead of him. “Have we talked to Logan? [...]

Getting extracurricular can make for a fulfilling college experience

My hall mate and I once discussed her friend’s unhappiness with her college experience. My hall mate said the problem stemmed from not having a passion for any one thing. If you don’t have passion for something, she said, you won’t be happy. That has stuck with me for years. Sure, we can mosey through [...]

UGA economists gauge the health of U.S., Georgia economy

Economists from the University painted a cautious forecast for the state’s and nation’s economy in the upcoming year, noting there remains some hardships on the horizon. More than 1,000 executives, government leaders and interested parties attended the Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon in Atlanta Tuesday hosted by UGA’s Terry College of Business. Speakers include University President [...]

Athens Crime Map, Dec. 3-15

Here is a map of crimes reported by the Athens-Clarke County Police and University Police Department. The red points correspond to burglary and theft by taking The purple points correspond to criminal trespass and suspicious persons The green points correspond to stolen vehicles and entering auto. The light blue points correspond to assault and battery [...]

Curran named team MVP at team gala

Junior linebacker Rennie Curran, sophomore wide receiver A.J. Green, senior defensive tackle Geno Atkins, sophomore punter Drew Butler and sophomore plackicker Blair Walsh took home top awards at the Georgia football annual team Gala Saturday night at the Classic Center in Athens. Green was named the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player, Walsh and Butler the [...]

Bulldog coaches work to keep recruits from going elsewhere

Coaches being dismissed, or leaving for other jobs, can spell disaster on the recruiting trail. Many prospects and commitments forged relationships with these coaches, and envisioned being coached by them, committing to the systems and philosophies of the respective coaches. So when Georgia head coach Mark Richt dismissed three of his defensive assistant coaches last [...]

With coaches departed, Bulldogs start anew

Georgia hit the practice fields Saturday for the first time in two weeks, as they began preparation for the Independence Bowl. It marked the first practice without departed coaches John Fabris, John Jancek, and Willie Martinez, a disconcerting feeling for veterans on the defensive side of the ball like Rennie Curran. “It was tough,” Curran [...]

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