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Here’s your chance to win two tickets to the national championship

The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
By Shelia Poole
Jan 5, 2018

Thought it was impossible to nab tickets to Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship game in Atlanta?

Don’t count yourself out.

A Villa Rica-based company  is raffling away two suites-level tickets  to the big game between UGA and Alabama.

“Tickets are so expensive, I wanted to create an affordable opportunity for people  to be able to attend the game and raise money for our foundation,” said Brian Preston, owner of Lamon Luther. “It can be a win-win for everyone.”

Lamon Luther, which makes furniture and tiny houses, employs people who suffer from homelessness and addiction. It also made about 120 tables for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Roger "TC" Curtis , Brian Preston and Carl A Carlson assemble a piece of furniture. Credit: Staff file photo

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Credit: JOHNNY CRAWFORD /AJC

The company posted on its Facebook account that proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Lamon Luther Foundation.

The tickets are located in suite 131.

The drawing will take place between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday. The entry period closes at 8 p.m. Sunday. The winner will be announced at night. To enter go to the raffle site.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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