UGA Receiver Rara Thomas Dismissed After Arrest

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been dismissed from the team following his July 26 arrest on charges of second-degree cruelty to children and misdemeanor battery-family violence. Head coach Kirby Smart confirmed the decision after meeting with Thomas, making his indefinite suspension permanent. This marks Thomas' second arrest in two years, with a previous charge of false imprisonment in January 2023 being dismissed following a pretrial diversion agreement. Thomas, who transferred from Mississippi State in 2022, was expected to be a key player in the upcoming season. His dismissal is part of a wider disciplinary issue within the Georgia football program, which has seen multiple players arrested for various offenses this offseason.