News from the Chronicles - July 2021
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Homecoming Tailgate is scheduled for October 16, 2021.
UGA vs. Kentucky
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021
Location: New College Lawn (located on North Campus between the Chapel and New College)
Time: Tailgate will begin 3 hours prior to kickoff
Catering: Saucehouse Barbeque
$30 per person, $15 per child (ages 6-12), kids free under age 6.
*Each registration fee contains a $5 gift…
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