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DEL.ICIO.USSports arena transformed for ceremony
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shortly before inaugural ceremonies were set to begin at 2 p.m. today, Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers, had undergone a transformation.
Long flowing streams of red, white, and blue fabric hung from the ceiling of the arena, the site of the inauguration, just below banners behind the stage touting the Hawks’ (few) achievements.
The Georgia Army National Guard’s 116th Army Band provided musical accompaniment as legislators, state officials, their friends and relatives streamed into the arena. Many clutched colorful inaugural programs featuring a painting of Sonny and Mary Perdue, done in a style reminscent of Leroy Neiman.
The Jumbotron, which usually shows highlights and scores of sports events, bears an image of the Georgia flag with the slogan, “Moving Georgia Forward Jan. 8, 2007.”
The Woodstock Baptist Church choir and orchestra also provided music and song as visitors found their way to their seats.
Oversized replicas of the Georgia seal were placed directly in front of and on the stage where Gov. Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and other state officers soon will be sworn in.
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