The University of Georgia-Griffin campus will hold a ceremony on Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the new Student Learning Center to unveil a portrait of state Rep. John Yates, R-Griffin. The public is invited to attend.

With the portrait, Yates will be honored for his continuous support of academic programs on campus, said Gerald Arkin, assistant provost of the Griffin campus.

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