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UGA students, faculty fill Sanford Stadium for solar eclipse

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By Maghen Moore
Aug 21, 2017

The University of Georgia opened the gates of Sanford Stadium to students, faculty and Athens natives to view the solar eclipse.

Attendees shared photos on Twitter of the event.

The next time Sanford Stadium opens its gates will be Sept. 2 when the football team hosts Appalachian State.

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