UGA the team is already here. Now Uga the dog is on the way.

The University of Georgia's mascot, the first bulldog to join the Bulldogs at a Rose Bowl , is expected soon.

Our colleague Greg Bluestein, who’s also on his way to join the AJC-WSB reporting team, had a well-placed source who sent this photo.

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When Uga arrives he'll have lots of friends dedicated to the cause. These Georgia fans aren't playing around when it comes to tailgating:

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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