Hurricane Helene: Georgia announces campus closure plan ahead of Alabama game
As Hurricane Helene moves up the Gulf Coast, Georgia has announced its campus closure plan. The main campus will shut down Sept. 26-27 as a result of the storm.
The timing of the closure will be ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated game against Alabama, which will take place in Tuscaloosa – outside of the storm’s predicted path. Further updates will come Friday about services over the weekend.
Hurricane Helene is currently a Category 1 hurricane. It is predicted to strengthen to a Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall Thursday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“All in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled during this time,” the announcement read. “Faculty members are strongly encouraged to consider alternative ways to maintain continuity of instruction at their discretion.
“All UGA residence halls will remain open. For on-campus residents in University Housing, please contact your community front desk or RA with any questions or concerns. If you become aware of any facilities-related problems, please report them. All dining halls will remain open. Campus Transit will continue normal operations until weather conditions make it unsafe to do so.”
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