Georgia plans $68.5M overhaul of football stadium

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A year after the University of Georgia’s football team won a national championship, UGA is starting a $68.5 million project to overhaul its football stadium, making it easier for Bulldogs fans to get around and building more suites for premium donors.

University System of Georgia regents voted Tuesday to approve the plan for Sanford Stadium, which will be paid for with private donations and borrowing by the private UGA Athletic Association.

Construction on the first phase is planned to begin after the 2022 football season and the second phase would be built after the 2023 football season.