Former UGA QB Aaron Murray signs autographs for charity

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Former UGA QB Aaron Murray signs autographs for charity

Fans lined up at Georgia Square Mall to pay $35 for a autograph and picture with Aaron Murray.

Hundreds of fans wait to enter the room to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Hundreds of fans wait to enter the room to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

A long line of Aaron Murray fans wait in the lower level of the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special of People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Ethan Kong (center), 6, and his brother Gavin (right), 4, hold letters to Aaron Murray as their mother Amanda Kong (left) looks during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Daughtry St. John and her friend Allison Coates, both of Columbus, wait to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. St. John left home at 6 a.m. today to meet Aaron Murray. St. John had her knee surgery on the same day as Aaron Murray had his knee surgery. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray poses with Gregory Mattox (left), 11, and his brother Sam, 8, for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Mark Lawson, of Powder Springs, takes a picture as they wait to meet Aaron Murray at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray signs a football for fans during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray and Maria Davis pose for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray and Kristina Davis, 12, pose for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

A long line of Aaron Murray fans wait in the lower level of the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

A long line of Aaron Murray fans wait in the lower level of the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

A long line of Aaron Murray fans wait in the lower level of the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Allie Burnett (center left), of Winder, and Briana Embrick (center right), of Statham, hold a sign as they wait to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray poses with fan Briana Embrick, of Statham, for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray signs a helmet for fans during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Daughtry St. John, of Columbus, greets Aaron Murray during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. St. John left home at 6 a.m. today to meet Aaron Murray. St. John had her knee surgery on the same day as Aaron Murray had his knee surgery. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Daughtry St. John, of Columbus, kisses Aaron Murray as they pose for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. St. John left home at 6 a.m. today to meet Aaron Murray. St. John had her knee surgery on the same day as Aaron Murray had his knee surgery. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Allison Coates, of Columbus, kisses Aaron Murray as they pose for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Daughtry St. John holds her football as she waits to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. St. John left home at 6 a.m. today to meet Aaron Murray. St. John had her knee surgery on the same day as Aaron Murray had his knee surgery. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

A fan looks through a window as a long line of Aaron Murray fans wait in the lower level of the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray poses with fan Mark Lawson, of Powder Springs, for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray poses with fan Kevin Crawford for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Fans wait to meet Aaron Murray for autograph and photo at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Aaron Murray poses with fans for a photographer during his signing event at Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

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Hundreds of fans wait to enter the room to meet Aaron Murray during his signing event at the Georgia Square Mall in Athens on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is signing autographs at the Georgia Square Mall and part of the proceeds will benefit Extra Special People, an organization that enhances the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

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