University System News:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
South Georgia wary of Dorian: ‘I don’t know if we can stand another one’
By Nedra Rhone
As Hurricane Dorian continued moving toward the U.S. with increasing intensity and a possible shift to the northwest that could have a greater than anticipated impact in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp late Thursday afternoon declared a state of emergency in 12 Georgia counties. State agencies are ready to assist Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce and Wayne counties with preparations, response and recovery, Kemp said. Residents on the Georgia coast and in southwest Georgia, an area still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael last year, monitored the storm’s path with increasing concern. “Right now everybody does have their eyes on all the weather information that is coming out. It’s just hard to tell right now,” said Jeremy Kichler, a University of Georgia extension agent in Colquitt County, which provides agricultural information to farmers. “It seems like these models are just all over the place. A lot of folks are still recovering from Irma two years ago and Michael last year. I don’t know if we can stand another one.”
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Gov. Kemp declares emergency in 12 Georgia counties in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian
By Dave Williams – Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon for 12 Georgia counties along the state’s coastline and immediately inland from the coast as Hurricane Dorian gained strength on its way to an expected landfall in Florida this weekend. The declaration covers the counties of Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, Mcintosh, Pierce and Wayne. As of Thursday afternoon, the storm was strengthening along a path forecast to take it into Florida during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Dorian also was slowing over open water after striking the U.S. Virgin Islands directly and sideswiping Puerto Rico on Wednesday. “The good thing is it gives us more time to prepare,” Kemp told reporters at the state’s Emergency Operations Center in east Atlanta, which was activated at 7 a.m. Thursday. “The bad thing is it continues to build in intensity.”
The George-Anne
Georgia Southern administrators are closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian
By Sarah Smith
The University released a statement regarding weather conditions caused by Hurricane Dorian on Thursday. “Georgia Southern University administrators are closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and weather conditions for the areas in which our campuses are located,” the statement reads. “Currently, there remains uncertainty in the track of Hurricane Dorian and no watches or warnings have been issued for the state of Georgia. At this time, we have not made any determinations related to university closures.” Many city leaders and legislative members all came out to witness the beginning of what many say is a step in the right direction.
WALB
ABAC becomes first dining hall in the state to partner with Georgia Grown services
By Darran Todd
With South Georgia being one of the places that value agriculture, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) set the standards by giving their students Georgia-raised products. “People want to buy from a known supplier,” Gary Black, Commissioner of Georgia Grown said. Many city leaders and legislative members all came out to witness the beginning of what many say is a step in the right direction. “We are an agriculture institution. A large portion of our students come from rural parts of the state, many actually come from Agriculture backgrounds. As we thought about it we said if we can’t promote eating Georgia Grown then who can,” ABAC President, David Bridges said.
The Red & Black
Raising the bar: UGA Law School’s student-driven initiatives promote diversity
Sherry Liang | Enterprise Editor
The University of Georgia School of Law is changing one grant at a time. Three years ago, Charles Hicks said you could hardly find a portrait of someone on the school’s walls who was not a white male. There weren’t as many noticeable landmarks or events paying homage to minorities — no international night or celebration of Hispanic heritage month. Now a third-year law student, Hicks has witnessed and contributed to a shifting climate. Through the law school’s grant program, responsive faculty and some innovative ideas, Hicks and other students have challenged long-standing traditions within the law school. The New Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion program was initially a larger scale, university-wide initiative announced by UGA President Jere Morehead in spring 2019. The funds encouraged schools within UGA to “recruit and retain historically underrepresented groups,” which resulted in the law school’s Benham Scholars program, which is dedicated to increasing diversity in the law profession.
Athens Banner-Herald
Veteran revisits Navy School, now UGA’s HSC
By Lindsey Derrick
As Steve Kassay walks around the University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus, hand-in-hand with his wife, Nancy, he points out places that spark memories. Kassay has returned to the campus he called home for six months when the grounds of the Health Sciences Campus were used as the Navy Supply Corps School for the U.S. Navy. The Navy Supply Corps was at this location on Prince Avenue from 1953–2010. During this time, all active-duty supply corps officers in the U.S. Navy were trained in Athens. Following its closing in 2010, the Navy transferred the property to the U.S. Department of Education who then deeded the property to UGA. The campus now houses the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and the UGA College of Public Health. Kassay suffers from the early stages of dementia, but remembers the mornings spent in Royar Square in front of Winnie Davis Hall with amazing accuracy.
The George-Anne
Student arrested for gun on campus at Eagle Village
By McClain Baxley
A Georgia Southern student was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon in a school safety zone in the E-lot of Eagle Village Tuesday night, according to a police report made by the Georgia Southern University police. Wyatt Davis of Monroe, Georgia was arrested and charged with the felony after he confronted a woman with a handgun just before 11 p.m. Tuesday night. The woman later activated a panic alarm from a dorm in EV. According to the police report, Davis was driving around campus and noticed his ex-girlfriend’s car in E-lot and became worried for her.
WTOC
Arresting deputy in Werts’ case is under internal investigation
Saluda Co. Sheriff’s Office confirms investigation into Werts’ arrest
By Jake Wallace
The deputy who arrested Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts nearly a month ago is under an internal investigation, WTOC has confirmed. The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office says Werts’ arrest and Deputy Charles Browder III’s actions and conduct during that arrest are the subject of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the agency. The Eagles’ junior quarterback was arrested for misdemeanor cocaine possession and speeding after being pulled over by Browder on July 31. …Horne says the Werts’ case has led the Saluda Co. Sheriff’s Office to re-examine their use of the field drug kits like the one in Werts’ case. He says no policy change has been made, but the agency is “studying” the matter.
WTOC
Georgia Southern students gather on Greek Row for 4th Annual Prayer Walk
By Dal Cannady
Oftentimes, college sororities and fraternities can be associated with parting, and maybe even addiction. Hundreds of Georgia Southern students want to change that. Students gathered on Greek Row Thursday night for the 4th Annual Prayer Walk. They sang and worshiped, and organizers spoke about being in the school organizations without joining a party lifestyle that can lead to problems with alcohol or drugs. They also want students of faith to know they aren’t alone.
Savannah Morning News
State committee studying gang violence meets with Savannah leaders, law enforcement
By Will Peebles
A Georgia House Study committee looking to curb gang violence visited Savannah on Thursday as a part of its statewide tour to find viable solutions to the state’s gang problem. The House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention, chaired by State Rep. Carl Gilliard, D-Garden City, met with local law enforcement and leaders from city and county youth organizations at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus. Created by House Resolution 585 during the 2019 legislative session, the House Study Committee aims to examine the rising rate of gang violence in Georgia and determine legislative recommendations for the 2020 legislative session. It was the second stop on the four-stop tour.
Growing Georgia
UGA-Tifton Conducts Research to Help Dairy Cattle Deal with Heat Stress
By: Clint Thompson
Georgia’s summer heat can make it hard to do almost anything outside and, for dairy cows, that includes producing milk. Heat stress is inevitable in the Southeast U.S., and the first week of August had temperatures soaring past 100 degrees Fahrenheit. As Georgians fight to keep themselves cool and hydrated, the state’s farmers are working to keep their farm animals as cool as possible. On the University of Georgia Tifton campus, dairy scientist Sha Tao’s research focuses on how to help dairy farmers manage heat stress. Heat stress can negatively impact dairy cows and their milk production, but UGA researchers are working to keep cows happier, healthier and producing milk. When cows are exposed to a temperature-humidity index above 68, their milk production level begins to decrease, Tao said.
Higher Education News:
Albany Herald
Georgia Military College has transfer agreements with 48 four-year colleges and universities
From Staff Reports Aug 29, 2019 Updated 12 hrs ago
Georgia Military College has been recognized by “The Chronicle of Higher Education” as the 18th fastest growing associate and baccalaureate/associate college in the nation for 2007 to 2017. Under the leadership of former GMC President Maj. Gen. Peter Boylan and current President Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, the college has grown not only its program offerings, but has expanded its campus footprint across the state and seen a significant increase in enrollments of the Global Online Campus. Based on GMC’s ranking, it is also the No. 1 fastest growing public institution in the state. In addition to offering Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs, GMC has transfer agreements with 48 four-year colleges and universities so that if desired, any GMC student can continue their education at another school.