UGA dedicates renovated Butts-Mehre Hall

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Photos: UGA dedicates renovated Butts-Mehre Hall, Feb. 2011.

University officials, donors, and dignitaries cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.

Director of Athletics Greg McGarity, from left, UGA President Dr. Michael Adams, and football coach Mark Richt prepare to help cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall.

Head coach Mark Richt keeps a piece of the ribbon during the dedication ceremony.

University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt delivers his speech during the dedication ceremony. The home of Georgia football, as well as the headquarters of the UGA Athletic Association, has undergone a $33 million upgrade to the football areas.

Dr. J. Harold Harrison, Bartow, in wheelchair, tours the weight room, for which he donated the finances to build.

The UGA football team applauds during the dedication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall.

Fans tour the newly expanded and renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. The upgrades include 53,000 square feet of new space and 23,000 square feet of renovated space.

UGA President Dr. Michael Adams praises the football program during a speech.

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University officials, donors, and dignitaries cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.

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