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<br>Greg McGarity is retiring after 10 years as Georgia's athletic director.<br> <br>The 66-year-old McGarity said Monday his retirement will begin Dec 31.<br>He served a variety of roles in two stints at Georgia, his alma mater, covering 25 years. He also is a former administrator at Florida from 1992 to 2010.<br> <br>During his time as Georgia's athletic director,  [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-le-hoi-yen-tu-chua-ba-vang-quang-ninh-du-lich-yen-tu-tu-ha-noi.html tour yên tử] the budget of the athletic association grew from $89 million in 2010 to $153 million. McGarity has overseen $200 million in facility improvements.<br> <br>McGarity thanked Georgia's coaches, staffers, athletes and fans.<br> <br>"There is no better fan base in college sports than the Bulldog Nation," he said.<br> <br>McGarity said the athletic association is in "great hands" under the "strong leadership" of University of Georgia President Jere Morehead.<br><br>Morehead said he understood McGarity's wish to retire with his wife, Sheryl.<br> <br>"While I had hoped Greg would continue to serve as our athletic director for a few more years, I understand and appreciate his and Sheryl´s decision to begin a new chapter in their lives," Morehead said.<br><br>"Greg will leave behind a strong legacy of leadership and devotion to his alma mater, having further elevated our athletic program on the national stage."<br> <br>Josh Brooks, Georgia's senior deputy director of athletics, will serve as [http://www.shewrites.com/main/search/search?q=interim%20athletic interim athletic] director, beginning Jan. 1.<br><br>Morehead also named Darrice Griffin, currently Georgia's deputy director of athletics, to replace Brooks as interim senior deputy director of athletics.<br> <br>Morehead serves as vice president of the Southeastern Conference and is a member of the NCAA Board of Governors and the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.<br> <br>"Greg McGarity is one the most respected athletic directors in the Southeastern Conference, and I have relied on him regularly for advice and counsel over the years," SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said.<br> <br>McGarity's relationship with Georgia began as a child when he helped former longtime tennis coach Dan McGill.<br><br>McGarity played tennis at Georgia, earning a letter in 1973,  [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-le-hoi-yen-tu-chua-ba-vang-quang-ninh-du-lich-yen-tu-tu-ha-noi.html tour yên tử] and began his career in sports administration at Georgia in 1977, eventually becoming an assistant athletic director before being hired by Florida.<br> <br>Georgia has scheduled a virtual news conference with McGarity and Morehead on Tuesday.<br> <br>___<br> <br>More AP college football: website and website