UGA Community Grieves After Student Critically Injured in New Orleans New Year's Terror Attack
On New Year's Day, a University of Georgia student was critically injured in a deadly attack in New Orleans, where fans were celebrating the Sugar Bowl. UGA President Jere W. Morehead expressed condolences to the victims and their families, noting that the attack, which resulted in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries, is being investigated as terrorism by the FBI. The scheduled bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed to Thursday as the university offers support to those affected by this tragedy.