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UGA updates plans for Dooley memorial

The University of Georgia has finalized plans for Friday night’s public memorial service for Vince Dooley, the longtime Bulldog football coach and UGA Athletic Director who died last month at the age of 90.

From Claude Felton, UGA Sports Communications…

A public celebration of life honoring former University of Georgia head football coach and director of athletics Vince Dooley will be held Friday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Stegeman Coliseum. Dooley died on Oct. 28, at the age of 90.

The celebration is a non-ticketed event and is open to the public. Coliseum doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Included in the celebration will be guest speakers, several tribute videos, the Redcoat Band, and the opportunity to purchase the 2021 National Championship edition of “Dooley’s Playbook: The 34 Most Memorable Plays in Georgia Football History,” with all proceeds benefitting the UGA Redcoat Marching Band.”

The usual clear-bag policy will be in effect.

Tim Bryant

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