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⛈️⚡ Dawg Nation: Prepare for rain, high winds, and lightning at Sanford Stadium this Saturday! Thunderstorms are expect...
11/09/2026

⛈️⚡ Dawg Nation: Prepare for rain, high winds, and lightning at Sanford Stadium this Saturday!

Thunderstorms are expected before, during, and after the game. While widespread severe weather isn't expected, localized storms could bring heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 30–40 mph.

Essential Storm Safety Rules:
🧥 Pack a Poncho: Stay dry inside the stadium. Remember, umbrellas are not permitted inside Sanford.
🏛️ Know Your Shelter: If severe weather hits, seek cover inside the Tate Student Center or Miller Learning Center.
🚫 Avoid Tents & Trees: Do NOT take refuge under tailgate tents, trees, or tall structures during lightning.
📲 Stay Alert: Sign up for severe weather alerts at ugaalert.uga.edu and follow all stadium PA announcements.
🆘 In-Stadium Help: Text DAWGS [issue/location] to 69050 for assistance.
Check local forecasts before leaving home, stay weather aware, and Go Dawgs! 🐾
🔗 Full emergency details: prepare.uga.edu/football

☀️ IT’S GAMEDAY! The sun is out and temperatures are peaking. If you need any assistance in Sanford, text DAWGS to 69050...
05/09/2026

☀️ IT’S GAMEDAY! The sun is out and temperatures are peaking. If you need any assistance in Sanford, text DAWGS to 69050.

📍 Free Water Refills: Concourses throughout the stadium - remember to bring your one unopened disposable bottle of water into the stadium.
🌬️ Misting Tents: Reed Plaza
🚑 Medical Staff: First Aid Stands - top of sections 102, 105, 109, 112,115, 124,130, 137, and gate 7. First Aid Rooms: Behind sections 138, 229, 203, and on top of the restrooms inside gate 4A in Reed Plaza.

03/09/2026

🚨 UGA Alert Test Complete! 🚨

Now we want to hear from you.

Did you receive the notification? Was it timely and easy to understand? Your feedback helps us strengthen emergency communications across campus.

📝 Complete the survey: 🔗 prepare.uga.edu/survey

03/09/2026

🔥 Heat index hitting 104°–107°F at Sanford Stadium on Saturday. Championship energy requires a smart game plan.
🧢 Gear Up: Light clothes, hats, and sunscreen are non-negotiable. Plus, bring a cooling towel or handkerchief to soak in water to help keep you cool.
💧 Stadium Rules: You can bring one disposable unopened water bottle (20 oz or less) into the stadium!
🚰 Start Early: Hydrate heavily with water on Thursday and Friday. Gameday is too late to start drinking water.

Tag your tailgate crew so everyone arrives ready.

02/09/2026

UGA Alert Athens test message. If possible, practice your building evacuation plan. Update your information at https://ugaalert.uga.edu. This is only a test.

ACCGov and the University of Georgia will conduct tests of the outdoor tornado warning sirens and emergency alert notifi...
31/08/2026

ACCGov and the University of Georgia will conduct tests of the outdoor tornado warning sirens and emergency alert notification systems on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 11:20 AM. The tests are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's in September.

If inclement weather is possible, the test will be postponed until Wednesday, September 9 at 11:20 AM.

Residents can sign up for e-mail and text message alerts about emergencies and other community alerts through the Notify Me area of ACCGov's website at www.accgov.com/notifyme.

The 12 tornado warning sirens are located around the community and are often near large outdoor community spaces that are frequently populated. The sirens are designed to alert residents who are outside to seek immediate shelter when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service.

Although residents who are inside their homes or offices may hear the sirens when they sound, residents who are in structures are not the primary audience. The tornado sirens are only activated in the event of a tornado warning or a test and are not activated for other severe watches or warnings or non-weather emergencies.

28/08/2026

UGA Weather Alert Athens Campus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 28 at 4:43PM EDT until August 28 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Oconee County in northeastern Georgia...
Central Clarke County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 443 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Watkinsville,
moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Watkinsville, Athens, North High Shoals, Bishop, Athens-Clarke
County, Whitehall, State Botanical Garden Of Ga, Beechwood Hills,
and Farmington.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

28/08/2026

🚨 September is National Preparedness Month!

A great way to start is by participating in the UGA Alert Emergency Notification Test on September 2 at 11:20 a.m.

Use the test as a reminder to: 📍 Know two exits from your most-used buildings
📱 Update your contact information
🌩️ Opt in for severe weather text alerts
📝 Review your evacuation plans

Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility.

Learn more: ugaalert.uga.edu

21/08/2026

📱⚡ Get the message your way!

Severe weather alerts from UGA Alert are sent to everyone by email, but you can also opt in to receive text messages and voice phone calls.

When seconds matter, having alerts sent directly to your phone can help you stay informed and take action quickly.

🔗 Check your UGA Alert settings and opt in today: ugaalert.uga.edu

17/08/2026

🐶 New semester. New classes. Same Georgia heat.

If the walk from the bus stop to class feels longer than a final exam, it might be time for some water, shade, and air conditioning.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for your fellow Dawgs. ☀️💧

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286 Oconee Street

30602

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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