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Throughout Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, F&A staff members showed unwavering dedication and support. Many of you worked late hours on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27, ensuring that essential needs for operations were met. After the storm passed, you responded swiftly to help clear debris, assess damage, and support not only Athens but […]

The University of Georgia community has rallied in the wake of Hurricane Helene, coming together to address damage done to campus facilities while also lending a helping hand to friends and neighbors hit hardest by the storm.

The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 4 to celebrate the completion of renovations to the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building on UGA’s historic North Campus. The building is named in honor of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African American students to attend UGA.

The University of Georgia’s main campus was fortunate to emerge relatively unscathed after Hurricane Helene barreled through the state early Friday morning.

UGA launches “Stay Safe UGA”, a new website that aggregates and prominently displays important safety information from across the university in one location.

Board awards scholarships to UGAPD employees for academic achievements and work pursuits.

As the lead electrical lineman for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), Mike Kennedy and his team of six are responsible for maintaining UGA’s high-voltage system, which powers the entire Athens campus and a few facilities in surrounding counties.

Increased signage, additional cameras and enhanced lighting are just a few of the ways officials are strengthening campus security.

1,300 parking spaces to be added through 2025

Students in the College of Engineering collaborated with the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness and Insurance & Claims Management (OEP/ICM) and the UGA Marine Institute (UGAMI) on Sapelo Island on a yearlong capstone project to develop flood control techniques for the UGAMI campus.