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Bulldog LB Dowtin faced assault charge in Maryland

The hits – off the field – keep on coming from Georgia football players. Bulldog linebacker Marcus Dowtin was charged with second-degree assault in his home state of Maryland in connection with a May 29 fight, but Worcester County District Court officials will not proceed with the charges against him, according to published reports. This [...]

UGA ranked sixth among universities with best value

The University was ranked the sixth best value among the nation’s public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine on Monday. UGA dropped two places from last year’s ranking. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill topped the list, followed by the University of Florida and the University of Virginia. Three other Georgia universities made the top 100: [...]

Local police warn students to be careful when leaving for break

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department sent out a missive to students this week, warning them to be wary when leaving for the upcoming Christmas break.

ACC sent out a list of things students can to to secure their valuables:

- Lock all doors (utilizing deadbolts if available) and windows upon embarking on your holiday trips.

In wake of harassment woes, UGA introduces ombudspersons program

In response to several sexual harassment cases that plagued the University during the early months of 2008, UGA has established an ombudspersons program and appointed three representatives to administer to students, faculty and staff.

No. 1 no longer: Georgia falls one spot

Despite winning Saturday’s game against Georgia Southern with little trouble, the Bulldogs were dropped to No. 2 by both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches’ Poll.

Report: Faculty research leaves in doubt

The University canceled faculty research leaves for the upcoming academic year in a reaction to budget cuts demanded by the state, a publication reported Friday.

UGA’s chances for holding NBAF site dwindling

The chances for the University to host the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility are slim, according to a report released by the Associated Press.

UGA police dispatcher quits following arrest

A dispatcher at the University Police Department has resigned following his arrest for his alleged actions Wednesday night at The Exchange, an apartment complex off Mitchell Bridge Road.

Humphrey booted from team, faces suspension from University

The third time was one too many for Billy Humphrey.

Finding himself in trouble with the law for the third time in less than a year, the junior point guard was booted from the men’s basketball team by head coach Dennis Felton Friday.