Here’s your daily news for the University of Georgia and the Athens community:
- The search committee has named 4 finalists in their search for a new Provost. Included in the finalists is Jere Morehead, vice president for instruction at the University of Georgia. The UGA press release is here, and then R&B and ABH.
- Independent engineering firms have confirmed that parking decks constructed on the UGA campus (by the same contractor who’s deck collapsed recently in Atlanta) are structurally sound. The UGA press release is here, and there is more coverage from the ABH and R&B.
- The Athens Banner-Herald reports that UGA safety advocates Safe Campus Now might shut down because of lack of funding. Safe ride group WatchDawgs closed earlier this year.
And in sports:
- While fall practice continues, sophomore running back (and possible starter) Caleb King injured his hamstring. He will miss practice for 7 to 10 days, but might be healthy in time for the first game. The AJC also reports that this might move King back from starter. Also see the R&B coverage.
Happy Friday! And don’t forget that classes start for UGA on Monday.
