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2018 Georgia legislature begins with UGA on their mind

ATLANTA — State lawmakers braved the inclement weather to get to the Capitol Monday morning for the first day of the General Assembly.

While most state offices are closed because of worries about bad weather, the legislature is constitutionally mandated to be in session today.

But lawmakers weren't talking much about the session or even the bad weather.

Everyone was talking about the National Championship game. Many members wore a lot of red and black in the chambers.

“Today is ‘go dawg’ day, and that’s the number one thing we’re going to do is pull our Georgia Bulldogs through,” said Rep. Emory Dunahoo.

One person best qualified to talk about the game is state representative Demetrius Douglas of Stockbridge. He played for Georgia, and he plans to be at the game.

"Took a little bit of time to get ready this morning, because I had to pack two bags this morning. I don't plan on going home. I’m going straight to the game," Douglas said.

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State Rep. Debra Bazemore said Bulldog appreciation transcends party lines.

“You know, I couldn’t come to the capitol without representing. So I have on my red and black, and you know, all the hoopla today, we may be celebrating again tomorrow,” Bazemore said.

State Rep. Dewey McClain played linebacker for the falcons back in the 1970’s. He’s predicting a Georgia win.

“Georgia runs the ball, runs the ball real well. I don’t think Alabama can stop their run,” McClain said.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's political reporter Greg Bluestein tweeted video from the beginning of the Senate session cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of the National Championship game tonight.

The House passed a resolution supporting the National Championship game and the committee.

The General Assembly will meet again Tuesday at 1 p.m.