NBAF News

Last Updated: Feb. 18, 2008 - 15:46:48

DHS to address community concerns at NBAF meeting
UGA Office of Public Affairs, February 14, 2008

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will hold an informal community meeting to answer questions about the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. [View Article]
 

UGA to host meeting on NBAF environmental issues
UGA Office of Public Affairs, August 20, 2007

The University of Georgia and the Athens Grow Green Coalition invite the public to attend an information session dedicated to environmental issues related to the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility on Aug. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in rooms K and L of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. [View Article]
 

Homeland Security to hold meeting on NBAF environmental impact
UGA Office of Public Affairs, Sept. 5, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security will seek public input on the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at a meeting to be held Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Mahler Auditorium at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. [View Article]
 

Georgia Selected as Finalist for Federal R&D Facility
Governor's Office, July 11, 2007

Governor Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, and Georgia’s congressional delegation announced today that Georgia has been included in the short list of candidates for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which named Georgia to a select list of 18 candidates in August 2006, today narrowed the field to five states, including Georgia. [View Article]
 

DHS Completes Second Down-Select of Proposed Sites for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Department of Homeland Security, July 11, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) directorate announced today that five sites have advanced to the next phase in the competitive process to select the location of the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). [View Article]
 

Web site keeps community up to date on Georgia’s NBAF proposal
UGA Public Affairs, Feb. 12, 2007

The University of Georgia has launched a Web site to keep the public informed of the state’s progress in bringing the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) to Athens. [View Article]
 

Southeastern Poultry Research Lab Funding Included in Administration’s 2008 Budget
U.S. House of Representatives, Feb. 6, 2007

U.S. Reps. Charlie Norwood (R-GA/10) and Jack Kingston (R-GA/01) today applauded the inclusion of funding for the Southeastern Poultry Research Lab in President Bush's 2008 budget which was released yesterday. [View Article]
 

Georgia Makes Short List for Federal R&D Facility
Office of Governor Sonny Perdue, Aug. 9, 2006

Governor Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, and Georgia's congressional delegation announced today that according to initial reports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has included Georgia on a short list of sites to locate the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). [View Article]
 

State of Georgia, UGA bid for Federal R&D Facility - State proposes two Athens sites, would create up to 1,000 construction jobs and employ 500
Office of Governor Sonny , March 31, 2006

Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the state of Georgia has submitted two potential sites to locate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Georgia. [View Article]
 

Georgia to Make Pitch for Federal Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Office of Governor Sonny Perdue, Feb. 27, 2006

Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the state of Georgia is preparing a bid to locate the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Georgia. [View Article]