Georgia legislators convened under the Gold Dome on Monday to kick off the 2022 legislative session.
The Georgia House of Representatives started early so that lawmakers would have ample time to travel to Indianapolis to watch the Georgia Bulldogs play in the National College Football Championship.
The state Senate quickly gaveled in and out as well.
The Capitol was brimming with excitement, as legislators donned UGA colors of red and black. The House played a hype video for Georgia football at the start and end of the General Assembly meeting.
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock), a Georgia Tech graduate, proclaimed that he said “Go Dawgs” for the first time in his life.
Gov. Brian Kemp declared Monday “Hunker Down Day” in Georgia in honor of the Bulldogs.
The legislature will not meet on Tuesday, but sessions resume on Wednesday. Gov. Brian Kemp will give his State of the State address on Thursday.
