Georgia lawmakers returned to Atlanta today for the opening of the 2023 legislative session, but they’re being upstaged by what’s happening in California. That’s where the Georgia Bulldogs are preparing to take on TCU in a bid to win back-to-back titles.
Before heading west with his family for the national college football championship game, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a proclamation declaring Monday, January 9th, as “Hunker Down Day” in Georgia.
“Following their historic national championship victory last season, this year’s Georgia team has built their own legacy of which the entire Bulldog nation can be justifiably proud as they attempt to both defend their title and become the first undefeated squad since the famous 1980 National Champion Dawgs,” the proclamation reads.
Just as I did before last year’s big #NationalChampionship win, I am proclaiming game day (Mon., Jan. 9) as #HunkerDownDay in Georgia!
Join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and me in wearing Red & Black tomorrow to show support for our @GeorgiaFootball Bulldogs.#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/bCC9aZTUpF
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 8, 2023
Kemp gave a shout-out to UGA quarterback and Heisman finalist Stetson Bennett for leading an offense that “has wowed fans with its high-scoring performances and produced points when called upon in the must-win moments.” The governor called on Georgians to “once again rally behind the men who now wear the red and black and, as the great Larry Munson once said, ‘hunker it down one more time.'”
READ Hunker Down Day proclamation
The governor and his family landed in LA on Sunday. Kemp said they were going to look for a place to tailgate after criticizing the city of Los Angeles earlier in the week for its “no tailgate” policy at SoFi Stadium.
Marty, the girls, and I just landed in California for the #NationalChampionship. First thing we’re going to do is find a spot to tailgate with the best fans in the country! #GoDawgs | #CFBPlayoff https://t.co/p5Td65v5dx pic.twitter.com/9V1eqkSoLC
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 7, 2023
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